Therapy groups

Groups are evidenced to be an effective and efficient model to deliver therapeutic change across disciplines and caseloads with appropriate support for group members, due to the power of peer feedback, and the diffusion of the power dynamic present in professional/patient dyads. This chapter presents the evidence for the intrinsic value of therapy in groups due to the power of peer feedback and support for each individual and the diffusion of the power dynamic present in professional/patient dyads, as well as how it can facilitate generalisation of skills into everyday life. There are considerations for how to effectively plan a group including forms with prompts to assist recording and sharing the plan. Facilitation and learning strategies are outlined as well as a list of group ideas with SLT goal areas that can be targeted and suggested topics. The case study demonstrates how a group can form a gateway to more targeted SLT intervention. There are group record forms and a shorthand key available to facilitate quick and accurate recording of individuals’ performance and evidence outcomes within a group. There is also a case study of three sets of different goals for a singing group and full social cognition group plan available including topics, activities and example resources online.