open_and_closed_groups.docx(1) PCN-162 Open and Closed Groups College of Humanities, Grand Canyon University PCN-162: Group Interventions Open and Closed Groups Group therapy as a whole can be described by a grou
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open_and_closed_groups.docx(1) PCN-162 Open and Closed Groups College of Humanities, Grand Canyon University PCN-162: Group Interventions Open and Closed Groups Group therapy as a whole can be described by a group of people typically between the numbers of 5 and 15 (Understanding group therapy). These people before they are put into a group are assessed for many things like, compatibility to the group, their ability and readiness to be a part of a group, and what type of group would be best for them (Understanding group therapy). At this point they will be placed in a group that best fits them and has an open spot available to them. Open Group Open groups are groups that members can join at any time (Keys to great group therapy,2019). They are groups that do not have an end or a set plan for a specific number of weeks together (Keys to great group therapy,2019). Each person within that group is at a different stage of their recovery. Some may be 1 session in, and some may be on their 15th session. That is one of the positives of open groups it gives many different perspectives from and to each of the patients. The variety can help foster different types of bonds and relationships within the group fostering better insight and conversations (Keys to great group therapy,2019). Open groups also leave more room to vary from the path of the planned topic because there is not a set end date that you have to get all the information or œfixing done by. Therefore, when one or a couple of patients need to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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