Discuss the four types of groups that are typically used in rehabilitation group counseling

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Answer 1

Of the various group formats, four are most frequently used in rehabilitation counseling: psychoeducational or educational groups, social support group, psychotherapeutic groups, and coping and skill training groups.
Psychoeducational groups, sometimes referred to as “educational” or “guidance” groups, “focus on developing members’ cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills through structured set of procedures within and across group meetings” (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2014, p.8). The focus of psychoeducational groups in rehabilitation settings is on imparting factual information about disability or illness to participants.
Psychotherapeutic groups emphasize the affective domain. These groups promote increased self-understanding by directly addressing emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and changes in identity.
Coping and skill training groups tend to have a cognitive–behavioral orientation. In these groups participants learn skills and coping mechanisms for dealing with the personal, social, and environmental impacts of disability or chronic illness (Berven, Thomas, & Chan, 2015).
Social support groups allow participants with disabilities to receive support from peers in a forum designed to foster the sharing of ideas, information, concerns, and problem-solving methods.