Assignment Self-Help Group Visit
Self-help groups (support groups that
are comprised of members that share a
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common problem, disease, or addiction)
share a mutual goal that seeks to
engender coping skills and/or aid the
recovery process. To complete this
assignment, write an essay (1,250-1,500
words) detailing your observation of a
self-help group in the local area.
Select a self-help group from the local
area (e.g., alcoholics/narcotics/sexaddicts/
overeaters anonymous, chronic
illness support, bereavement, smoking
cessation, eating disorder). Target
group must relate to a topic covered in
the course.
Locate group(s) via: Internet,
phonebook, or other resources in the
local community.
Observation: design a chart/matrix
or compose informal observation notes
regarding the experience; address the
following:
Secure proper permission (if
necessary).
Motivation for observation.
Setting.
Time.
Participants.
Your role: participant-observer (as you
may inadvertently become part of the
observation), observer.
Results.
Personal Reflections
Thoughts, feelings, perceptions about
the experience.
What did you glean from the experience?
What techniques did you observe?
How does your experience relate to your
coursework or future profession in
psychology?
APA format is not required, but solid
academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please
review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar
with the expectations for successful
completion.

Category: Essays