Surviving And Thriving: A Closed Psychoeducational Group Analysis

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The title of this group is Surviving & Thriving: A group for Domestic Violence Survivors. Surviving & Thriving is a closed psychoeducational group, focusing on providing a supportive yet structural environment where individuals will can learn new skills and focus on accomplishments from tasks (Hale, S & Cowls, J, 2015). The population for whom Surviving & Thriving: A group for Domestic Violence Survivors is most suitable for is women ages 25-45 who have experienced domestic violence and have met the DSM V criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rational
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