Week 4: The Knowledge Base of Group Work Practice

Groups and group work exist in every social service agency. Every clinical social worker is likely to work in a group at some point in his or her career. Therefore, understanding group methodology is critical for all social workers. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics (2017) requires all social workers to practice competently and to use evidence-based interventions. Understanding the research-based group interventions and the components of group work, such as confidentiality, is part of practicing ethically.

 

Learning Objectives

 

Students will:

 

· Analyze strategies for ensuring confidentiality in group work

 

· Compare confidentiality in group and individual settings

 

· Evaluate appropriate types of group models

 

Discussion: Confidentiality

 

One of the most important concepts in clinical practice and group work is confidentiality. All members of the group sign an informed consent form in order to address the rules and parameters of the group sessions. The rules regarding confidentiality are stated in one section of the form. Although every member must sign this agreement, ensuring that all information shared in the group remains confidential can be difficult. As the group leader, the clinical social worker is responsible for developing strategies so that all members feel safe to share.

 

For this Discussion, review the “Working With Groups: Latino Patients Living With HIV/AIDS” case study.

 

Provide a 400-word Discussion Post covering the following content, topics, and headings: 

 

· Strategies you might prefer to use to ensure confidentiality in a treatment group for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

 

· Describe how informed consent addresses confidentiality in a group setting.

 

· How does confidentiality in a group differ from confidentiality in individual counseling?

 

· Discuss how you would address a breach of confidentiality in the group.

 

Utilize the Learning Resource and Required Readings to provide at least four references and citations sourced only from the Learning Resources and Required Readings.

 

Learning Resources

 

Required Readings

 

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].

 

· “Working With Groups: Latino Patients Living With HIV/AIDS” (pp. 39–41)

 

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

 

· Chapter 11, “Task Groups: Foundation Methods” (pp. 336-363)

 

· Chapter 12, “Task Groups: Specialized Methods” (pp. 364–395)

 

Lasky, G. B., & Riva, M. T. (2006). Confidentiality and privileged communication in group psychotherapy. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 56(4), 455–476.

 

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

 

· Chapter 1, “Introduction” (pp. 1–42)

 

· Chapter 2, “Historical and Theoretical Developments” (pp. 45–66)

 

Required Media

 

Walden University. (n.d.). Cortez multimedia: A meeting of an interdisciplinary team. MSW Interactive Homepage [Multimedia file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

 

 

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