Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.
Assignment: Group Processes and Stages of Formation NRNP 6650

Assignment: Group Processes and Stages of Formation
In your role, you must understand group processes and stages of formation, as this will
help you develop groups and determine an individual’s appropriateness for group therapy.
Whether you are at the beginning stages of group formation or facilitating a session for a
developed group, it is important to consider factors that may influence individual client
progress. For this Assignment, as you examine the video Group Therapy: A Live
Demonstration in this week’s Learning Resources, consider the group’s processes, stages of
formation, and other factors that might impact the effectiveness of group therapy for
clients.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
 Analyze group processes and stages of formation
 Analyze curative factors of groups
 Analyze the impact of curative factors on client progress
 Recommend strategies for managing intragroup conflict

To prepare:
 Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on
group processes.
 View the media, Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration, and consider the group
dynamics.
The Assignment
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
 Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.
 Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might
impact client progress.
 Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing
the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.

Note: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided by the Walden Writing
Center provides examples of those required elements (available at
http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

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Making Connections
Now that you have:
 Examined group processes, stages of formation, curative factors, and strategies for
managing intragroup conflict
Next week, you will:
 Explore cognitive behavioral therapy for groups and compare CBT in group and
family settings

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