Lincoln University of Missouri (2)
Child Abuse Survivors
Mykia D. Chaney
Lincoln University of Missouri
Child Abuse Survivors
Child abuse survivor is the group I intend to form is on helping children and teens to learn different coping mechanisms for dealing with childhood trauma and abuse. As of 2018 from the “National statistics on child abuse 678, 000 children were victims of abuse and neglect, which is terrible, & child abuse can have lasting effects forever. Population that has my interest is the younger youth meaning children and teens. I intend to create an organization that will help children and the younger youth at learning different coping mechanisms to help childhood trauma and abuse. Without lashing out on those who are helping and not to harm the population you are interested in & forming a group for”. (NCA Statistics 2018)
Type of Group
Proposed Group
I am proposing a counseling group, which is ) session there will be only 20 individuals to not overwhelm anyone with being too many people in attendance, & may cause certain triggers. Someone having anxiety could be triggered from very big groups and that is something not wanted in the group. As for the time limit of the group, sessions will be approximately 20 to 25 minutes per and how good they do from the beginning. It is dependent on keeping a time limit on the sessions just because some people may need more time than others and you do not want them to think that they are receiving a time limit on their healing process. Location preference I would prefer there be in an enclosed area or room that is very spacious. Having a nice view is good for them to go relax if they are being overwhelmed with a new area and people, I would also like for there to be somewhere they could enjoy a small snack or something during the session & that would be perfect. Although, in the beginning I will not make attendance mandatory at least not for the teens. Just because I would like to see where the teens are in their healing process as for the children that are younger. I will make kids’ attendance mandatory because they are not that great on decision making or even know where to start their healing process.( Cory et 2016 )
Ethical Standards
Brief introduction about this section of the paper. Let the reader know what you are getting ready to talk about in this section.
Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to Clients
Commitment to Clients
Social workers’ primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients. In general, clients’ interests are primary. However, social workers’ responsibility to the larger society or specific legal obligations may on limited occasions supersede the loyalty owed clients, and clients should be so advised. (Examples include when a social worker is required by law to report that a client has abused a child or has threatened to harm self or others.) (National Association of Social Workers, 2017).
Explain why this ethical standard is relevant to your proposed group. NASW will be cited in this section.
Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
2.05 Consultation
a) Social workers should seek the advice and counsel of colleagues whenever such consultation is in the best interests of clients. (National Association of Social Workers, 2017).
c) When consulting with colleagues about clients, social workers should disclose the least amount of information necessary to achieve the purposes of the consultation. (National Association of Social Workers, 2017).
Explain why this ethical standard is relevant to your proposed group.
Leadership Skills and Challenges
In this section, you will explain what leadership skills you will need for the group and some challenges you may face while leading the group.
Multicultural Perspectives
This section you will discuss the particular issues that may arise in your group because of culture and how you will address them. Chapter 1 or use the handouts provided in class.
Curriculum
In this section of the paper, I will go over the curriculum for my proposed counseling group for the child abuse survivors for the 4 weeks. For each week, I include a purpose, goals or objectives, topics and activities.
Week 1
Purpose.
Getting individuals focused on themselves and their purpose for being in this group
Goals or Objectives.
1. Help group members see the bigger picture to fix their problems
2. Help group members learn how to deal their trauma
Topics.
Looking beyond the abuse.
This topic is relevant because it will help the child abuse survivors not feel like their abuse is all that defines them
Activities
Group members write down why they are in the group and what they want to achieve from participating.
Each group member discuss their main goal of the group
Journal writing
Week 2
Purpose.
Creating a judgment free zone so group members can share their stories.
Goals or Objectives.
Learning the do’s and don’ts so everyone can confidently share
Getting group members to learn from each other.
Each group member shares their story
Topics.
Creating a safe space to learn from each other.
This is relevant because everyone should feel safe in the group and unafraid to share his or her stories.
Activities.
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Week 3
Purpose.
Rediscovering and introducing ways to cope and practice self-care
Goals or Objectives.
1. Providing tools that group members can use to cope when they are feeling bad
2. Teaching self-care techniques specifically for trauma survivors
Topics.
Coping in everyday life.
Activities.
Coping booklet This is relevant to my group because…
Learning different ways of doing self care
Making a mall support group for one another
A game a telephone learning to phone a friend
Week 4
Purpose.
Should be related to ending the group and providing referral if needed.
Goals or Objectives.
How to use the coping skills that was taught
have them do an assessment proving that they know how to do what was taught .
Topics.
Topic is
It is relevant because
Activities.
Conclusion
Summarize your proposal. This section should include at least one reference.
References Part 4
Final paper must include at least 7 references
Appendix Part 4
Group Rules
Informed Consent (if necessary)
Activities –detailed descriptions
Handouts
Questionnaires
If you mentioned providing it to your group members, you must have it in your appendix.
