In the context of treatment groups, describe the advantages and disadvantages of closed groups
What will be an ideal response?
In closed groups, no new members are added once the group gets under way. A 10-week medication management group, an eight-session grief group, and a semester-long social skills group would be examples of closed membership, closed-ended groups. Advantages associated with a closed group include higher group morale, greater predictability for role behaviors, and an increased sense of cooperation among members. Disadvantages are that the group may not be open to members when potential participants are ready to make use of it and that, if too many members drop out, the group process will be drastically affected by the high rate of attrition.
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Billing practices must accurately reflect the nature and extent of services provided and
should also reflect the person providing services even if that includes an intern or student who is providing the services as part of their practicum. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Early outcome research on specialized women's programs
a. found that specialized women's programs were associated with greater treatment retention b. had mixed results. c. found that specialized women's programs were not associated with better treatment outcomes.
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