please use a location in the South Florida (Miami, FL area)

Module 5 Discussion

Support Group #3

After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss a very brief description (one paragraph for the group session– do NOT include the actual 12-steps) to include the following:

Official name of the program or group you observed.
When and where did you go to the group?
Why did you choose this specific meeting?
Brief history of program or group – MUST CITE – you obtained this information somewhere. If you obtained information during the meeting, cite IN the paper “personal communication”. (not on the Reference page)
Criteria for client entrance into program or group.
Describe the demographics of the group, (ie., age, gender, ethnicity, number of members)
Organization’s goals of program or group.

The main body of the paper should address:

Your objective impression of the program or group in meeting the clients’ needs and your rationale.
Identify two or more therapeutic factors observed. Provide a detailed description of these factors.
In your opinion, was the group process (leadership style, established norms, etc.) effective?
Were there any patient management issues, and how were they handled?
Describe your feelings about this group and how it enriched you.
Would you refer future clients to this group?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 250-500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style.
Provide support for your work from at least 2 academic sources less than 5 years old.
Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points. (1 point per response)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Discussion Rubric

Criteria
Ratings
Points

Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
Distinguished – 4 points
Post is substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic.
Excellent – 3 points
Post is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be.
Fair – 1-2 points
Demonstrates limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given.
Poor – 0 points
Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear.
4 points

APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished – 2 points
The reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.
Excellent – 1 point
The reference page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.
Fair – 0.5 points
The reference page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations.
Poor – 0 points
The reference page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet web pages, or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations.
2 points

Writing Mechanics
Distinguished – 2 points
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Excellent – 1 point
Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise.
Fair – 0.5 points
The paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Poor – 0 points
The paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
2 points

Response to Posts of Peers
Distinguished – 2 points
Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.
Fair – 1 point
Constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.
Poor – 0 points
Provided no response to a peer’s post.
2 points

Total Points
10

Requirements: Please follow instructions. Use geographical area of program of Miami, FL South Florida