A client has been placed in an anger management group because he has trouble controlling his angry outbursts. The nurse interprets this type of group as an example of which of the following?

Question

A) Psychotherapy
B) Self-help
C) Psychoeducation
D) Supportive therapy

Answer 1

Ans: C
Learning how to manage a medication regimen or control angry outbursts is often the aim of teaching (psychoeducation) groups. Psychoeducation groups are formally planned, and members are purposefully selected so that the focus of the group will help them work on a specific problem or knowledge deficit. Psychotherapy groups treat individuals' emotional problems and can be implemented from various theoretic perspectives, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, and cognitive. These groups focus on examining emotions and helping individuals face their life situations. Self-help groups are led by people who are concerned about coping with a specific problem or life crisis. These groups do not explore psychodynamic issues in depth. Supportive therapy groups are usually less intense than psychotherapy groups and focus on helping individuals cope with their illnesses and problems.