Group Therapy Proposal Essay

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As always, we at BMHC strive to provide quality care to all of our clientele. We aim to deliver effective coping mechanisms due to the particular stressors that are present within urban youth. Lately, there has been an influx of African American youths that have either been mandated to use our services or have decided to see a therapist on their own. While speaking with some of the youth and seeing some of the negative changes that are occurring in the particular area we serve – the West Farms area, I feel there is a need to be proactive about the challenges African American youth face and formulate solutions to these trials. Shifting gears, according to city-data.com (2016), there are 56,084 residents in the West Farms area. Currently …show more content…

This is an important stepping stone in the patient realizing that their circumstances can be altered, however better interventions can be introduced to BMHC. White and Rayle (2007) note that the small group delivery system which is a module of the American School Counseling Association’s National Model for School Counseling can provide African American youth with emotional and psychological support. The success of group therapy among African American youth stems from the role of group interaction among the African American population. More specifically, the Strong Teen Curriculum (STC) is a 12 session small group counseling program where a male of any ethnic background serves as the facilitator of the group. The group meets for one hour and there is an emphasis on African American historical figures and the unique experiences that African American males face in American society. After the 12 sessions are complete, there is an additional session for a panel discussion and follow-up of the group’s understandings. Each week a different subject was discussed such as comprehending feelings, mindful thought, positive thinking and issue resolution (White & Rayle, 2007). The facilitator of the group used a cognitive behavioral theory approach with the clients. The clients were though how to restructure their thoughts and the errors in negative thinking

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