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How to Run an Effective Group

How to Run an Effective Group. Kasie Coulombe The Early Intervention Program Leanne Paisley Regional Opioid Intervention Service. Introductions. Stationed at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and some of our programs are funded by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services

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How to Run an Effective Group

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  1. How to Run an Effective Group Kasie Coulombe The Early Intervention Program Leanne Paisley Regional Opioid Intervention Service

  2. Introductions • Stationed at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and some of our programs are funded by the Ministry of Child and Youth Services • Groups with the Early Intervention Program are geared to adolescents at risk for developing substance abuse or related problems and focus on identifying and developing strengths and resilience • 14 years combined experience running groups

  3. Why are groups important?

  4. Where to Start? Questions you need to answer… • What type of group • Group composition • Size • Frequency and duration of meetings • Length of group

  5. Where to Start? Questions you need to answer… • Setting • Voluntary vs. involuntary • Open vs. closed • Who • To run the group • To be in the group • Self-identification vs. teacher/admin referral

  6. Getting Support Success of the intervention depends upon the support from administration and teachers • Presentation at school staff meeting • Flexibility with meeting times • Open Communication

  7. How to Encourage Interest

  8. Exercise – Choosing Group Members • Break into small groups • Using the provided handout, select 6 students out of the 10 described to form a group

  9. Getting Started Decisions as a group: • Discussion of confidentiality and limits • Establishing group rules and discussing consequences for breaking group rules

  10. Content vs. Process “the what” • “the how”

  11. Content vs. Process • Examples of process: • Atmosphere • Participation • Decision-Making • Influence • Membership • Non-verbal Communication

  12. Stages of Group Development • Forming • Storming • Norming • Performing • Adjourning

  13. Adapted from VanKatwyk, Helping Style Inventory (module I,iv) and Laikin (1991).

  14. Encouraging Student Participation • Start Small • Ice breakers • Provide Snacks • Think Maslow’s hierarchy of needs • Be Creative! • Last Check-in

  15. Group Dynamics • What should you do? • Address the issue immediately or later? • Address the issue in front of the group or individually?

  16. Group Leadership Techniques Demonstrate genuine interest and understanding with the following skills: • Active Listening • Open Ended Questions • Affirmations • Reflecting

  17. Thank You! Questions? Comments? Leanne Paisley – leanne.paisley@theroyal.ca Kasie Coulombe – kasie.coulombe@theroyal.ca

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