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SALEM UNIVERSITY NIGERIA
LECTURER MATERIAL ON CORRECTIONAL GROUP THERAPY

LECTURE: Dr
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Working in groups helps patients to: learn about themselves and others; to improve
moods and feelings; to improve overall quality of life;
Who can benefits? Convicted criminals; people with difficulties in interpersonal
relationships; aged, children from abused homes; depression and trauma; addictive and
personality disorders; mental/medical illnesses;
Purpose of Correctional Group Therapy; to assist inmates in changing dysfunctional
attitudes , beliefs, values, and criminal behavior; to lower drug usage within the
institution, to decrease violence, to improve their custody status, to lower stress, to
increase and improve inmates interactional and communications skills and improve
interpersonal relationship, to improve on their mental health by providing means of
treatment, to provide the prison system with professionals trained in psychology
Difference between group/individual therapy
In individual therapy the issues are brought forth with one therapist listening and
responding to the concerns
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The highly personal nature of the exchange between
the therapist and the client allows for specific focus on the issues presented
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Group therapy, on the other hand, involves simultaneous interaction with people typically
outside the client's social and familial network: relative strangers
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WHO IS GROUP THERAPY FOR?
Group therapy can help people work toward and meet many types of goals
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This could be because it is a good fit for that individual or better for treating their
concern
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Others may not have pressing concerns but still wish for
training or support
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Some of the topics
addressed in group therapy include:
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Addiction

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Domestic violence or abuse

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Anger management

THE ROLE OF GROUP THERAPY IN TREATMENT
Many people use group therapy alongside medication, individual therapy, or other
types of care
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However, there are many benefits to participating in group therapy
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They can also lend social support in difficult times
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Also, listening to others speak about their personal experiences can
help put your own thoughts into perspective
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Group therapy is not the same as a self-help or support group
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During
sessions, a therapist teaches research-backed techniques
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PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL VERSUS PROCESS-ORIENTED GROUP THERAPY

There are many different types of therapeutic groups, but most therapy groups can be
divided into two main approaches
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Psycho educational groups provide members with information about specific
issues
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These groups are led by a
qualified therapist who directs sessions and sets goals
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In this type of group therapy, the therapist takes on the role
of teacher
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While the therapist
leads the group discussion, they act as a facilitator rather than an instructor
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Group members
participate by engaging in group discussions and activities
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In process-oriented group therapy, the group is in charge of their
sessions
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They may be dialogue-driven, such as reading and sharing stories
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If used, ice breakers can help group
members get to know each other in an informal way
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These exercises aim to build trust and respect
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Role-playing,
wilderness ventures, and other games may be used to strengthen trust between group
members
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ETHICS OF GROUP THERAPY

Potential group members have the right to know about the group's rules, goals, and
methods when they first meet with the therapist
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All group members must agree to protect the identities of fellow members
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Unless permission is given,
nobody should discuss another member’s personal history with anyone else
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Therapists are obligated by law to tell the authorities if members express intent to
harm themselves or others
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They need to keep sessions free from discrimination, sexual
misconduct, or behaviors that make a member feel uncomfortable, harassed, or
threatened
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Addiction, or dependence on a particular substance or activity, is one of the most
complex areas of mental health
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Individuals who find themselves experiencing an addiction
to drugs or alcohol often find the services of a mental health professional to be
helpful in overcoming the addiction
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For some, any use of an illegal drug or any use of alcohol
with the primary purpose of intoxication constitutes abuse
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Physical injury or illness
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Relationship problems with intimate partners, friends, and family
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Diminished interest in other activities
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SIGNS THAT ABUSE HAS BECOME ADDICTION
Substance abuse can lead to substance dependence or addiction when both the
amount of substance used

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