Responses to classmates must consist of at least 271 words (not including the greeting and the references), do NOT repeat the same thing your classmate is saying, try to add something of value like a resource, educational information to give to patients, possible bad outcomes associated with the medicines discussed in the case, try to include a sample case you’ve seen at work and discuss how you feel about how that case was handled. Try to use supportive information such as current Tx guidelines, current research related to the treatment, anything that will enhance learning in the online classroom.

Hello Class,
Scenario 1: During a group session on medication management, a patient states, “I learn more by listening” . How would you involve this patient in the group discussion (Keltner, & Steele, 2018, p. 104) ?
As Keltner and Steele (2018) point out, this patient is showing signs of being uninvolved, which could be related to anxiety or fear. The reading suggests encouraging the patient to participate by explaining everyone has something unique they could provide for the group (Keltner & Steele, 2018). Encouraging the patient to provide insight for other patients may help them feel as though they are needed among the group therapy session.
A study titled, Concentric Circles Therapy Training: Clinical Psychology Trainee’s Reflections on Participation in a Revised Interpersonal Therapy Training Group, by Rees and Maclaine (2016) explores the use of group therapy. The study places a lot of emphasis on the facilitators ability to encourage participation. Throughout the study the authors explain how specialized training of the facilitators is needed to encourage all participants to become actively engaged in the group sessions. To encourage this participation of the patient from the scenario, the study would suggest the facilitator find the exact reason this patient may be more comfortable listening than actively engaging (Rees & Maclaine, 2016). The facilitator in this scenario could ask question such as, “would you be willing to share your experience incase another participant is also experiencing the same situation?”

Best Regards,
Erin Thomson

References
Keltner, N.L. & Steele, D. (2018). Psychiatric nursing, (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO. Mosby.
Rees, C. S., & Maclaine, E. (2016). Concentric Circles Therapy Training: Clinical Psychology Trainee’s Reflections on Participation in a Revised Interpersonal Therapy Training Group. Australian Psychologist, 51(3), 231–237. https://doi-org.prx-keiser.lirn.net/10.1111/ap.12167