Ethics Hser 511
Group Ethics
Kana Crumby
Liberty University
Abstract
This paper seeks to examine group and individual therapy models to determine which model is most successful based on empirical evidence and case studies that will be reviewed and discussed within this paper. All age ranges will be looked at when making the determination as to which model is superior and results in more successful and long-term solutions for the needs of the individual going through therapy. Further, this paper seeks to establish and understand the parameters of ethics as it relates to group therapy. A conclusion will be drawn based on the evidence reviewed. This research paper addresses the hot topic of ethics in groups. Based on the topic, it highlights the broad understanding of the ethical issues in light of group therapy and counseling among others. In addition, the research paper contains the first person discussion of the leadership qualities and the approach to group therapy. The conclusion of the study is based on the findings of the issues that are discussed in the research findings. The paper establishes that individual therapy as having historically been cited as an effective treatment measure with the group therapy being less considered. In addition, the group psychotherapy has a high level of evidence as far as the treatment of various problems is concerned. The paper has defined the constituents of the group work in addition to establishing ethical standards that are ethical through which there can be advancement of group therapist, counselors, psychotherapist, client and the profession. In relation to understanding group ethics, there has been an aspect of the professional practice through which the skills and knowledge is applied in facilitation of the group to enable a collection of people that are interdependent in mutual goals realization, which may be related to work or may be interpersonal. The major types of groups that have been identified include the
Kana Crumby
Liberty University
Abstract
This paper seeks to examine group and individual therapy models to determine which model is most successful based on empirical evidence and case studies that will be reviewed and discussed within this paper. All age ranges will be looked at when making the determination as to which model is superior and results in more successful and long-term solutions for the needs of the individual going through therapy. Further, this paper seeks to establish and understand the parameters of ethics as it relates to group therapy. A conclusion will be drawn based on the evidence reviewed. This research paper addresses the hot topic of ethics in groups. Based on the topic, it highlights the broad understanding of the ethical issues in light of group therapy and counseling among others. In addition, the research paper contains the first person discussion of the leadership qualities and the approach to group therapy. The conclusion of the study is based on the findings of the issues that are discussed in the research findings. The paper establishes that individual therapy as having historically been cited as an effective treatment measure with the group therapy being less considered. In addition, the group psychotherapy has a high level of evidence as far as the treatment of various problems is concerned. The paper has defined the constituents of the group work in addition to establishing ethical standards that are ethical through which there can be advancement of group therapist, counselors, psychotherapist, client and the profession. In relation to understanding group ethics, there has been an aspect of the professional practice through which the skills and knowledge is applied in facilitation of the group to enable a collection of people that are interdependent in mutual goals realization, which may be related to work or may be interpersonal. The major types of groups that have been identified include the
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