THERAPY AND WORK WITH

GROUPS
PS. ELIZABETH VARGAS TIBOCHA
GUIDING QUESTIONS

 Do we care what they think of us?

 Do we act to belong to a certain group?
 How are the behavioral norms of the groups imposed?
 What social determinants influence the choice of a group?
 Could we live without social groups?
START

 This modality begins in the era of the Second World War, with the
Manhattan projects in 1950.
 Its purpose is to solve a specific problem and in common.
 Irvin Yalom – Group Therapy.
CHARACTERISTICS

 They respond to a specific problem and in common.

 Participants must adhere to the rules of the group.
 Obtaining group objectives.
 Confidentiality.
 The participants are not obliged to speak, this will occur naturally.
TYPOLOGY

 Authoritarian Focus : One person leads the group, making decisions

about how to resolve a situation.
 Focus of power centered on the group: Responsibility is distributed
in the group, maintaining the commitment and loyalty of each
member. Influence. "If you help me, I'll help you when you need it".
 Focusing on participation: Distribute responsibility in the group and
search for commitment and decision. Creativity, problem solving
and group decisions.
 "Solitary" Focus: Each member of the group decides for himself
what he will do.
SESSIONS

In the first:

 Presentation.
 Reason.
 Discuss experiences and progress.
Next :
Discussion.
Group activities.
 Development of Skills.
 Problem resolution.
 Trust exercises.
OBJECTIVES

1. Help participants find misbehavior.

2. Help with emotional difficulties, through feedback.
3. Offer a supportive environment.
FACTORS

 Universality
 Altruism
 Hope installation
 Exchange of information
 Development of socialization techniques
 Imitation behavior
 Cohesion
 Existential factors
 Catharsis
 Interpersonal learning
GROUPS OF…

 Addiction
 Anxiety
 Depression
 Eating disorder
 TOC
 Difficulties in relationships
 Schizophrenia
 Self-injury
 Psychoeducation
 Community
WORKING WITH GROUPS

 Population
Age
Socioeconomic conditions
Scholarship
 Topic
 Voice tone
 Position
 Empowerment
 Activities
ACTIVITY

GROUP POPULATION TOPIC

1 ADOLESCENTES (estrato 5) USO ADECUADO DE LAS TICS
ADULTO MAYOR
2 PROYECTO DE VIDA
(estrato 3)
PADRES, MADRES Y
3 PAUTAS Y PRACTICAS DE CRIANZA
CUIDADORES (estrato 2)
MUJERES QUE EJERCEN LA
4 PROSTITUCIÓN VIOLENCA SEXUAL
(estrato 1-2)
NIÑOS Y NIÑAS
5 EDUCACIÓN SEXUAL
(5-10 años, estrato 3)