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22 Substance Abuse Treatment: Group TherapyCRITERIA FOR THE PLACEMENT OFCLIENTS IN GROUPSMatching Clients With GroupsThe success of a group therapy experience for theindividual can depend on appropriate placement.Before placing a client in a particular group, theprovider should consider• The client’s characteristics, needs, preferences,and stage of recovery• The program’s resources (e.g., should the programadministrator consider developingspecialty groups, such as a women-only group?)• The nature of the group or groups availableRecovery from substance abuse is an ongoingprocess and, if resources permit, treatment maycontinue in various forms for some time. Clientsmay need to move to different groups as theyprogress through treatment, encounter setbacks,and work to become committed to recovery.Assessing Client Readiness for GroupPlacement should begin with a thorough assessmentof the client’s ability to participate in a groupand the client’s needs and desires regardingtreatment.
Criteria for the Placement of Clients in Groups 23Not all clients are suited for all kinds of groups,nor is any group approach necessary or suitablefor all clients with a history of substance abuse.Clients who may be unsuited to group therapyinclude• People who refuse to participate• People who cannot honor group agreements• People in the throes of a life crisis• People who cannot control impulses• People whose defenses would clash with thedynamics of a group• People who experience severe internal discomfortin groupsPrimary Placement ConsiderationsA formal selection process is essential if cliniciansare to match clients with the groups best suited totheir needs and wants. For many groups, especiallyinterpersonal process groups, pre-group interviewsand client preparation are essential.After specifying the appropriate treatment level, atherapist meets with the client to identify optionsconsistent with this level of care. More specificscreens might be needed to determine whether,within the appropriate level of care, the client issuited to treatment in a group modality.
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