Group Therapy Techniques and How Well they were Demonstrated

Group Therapy Techniques and How Well they were Demonstrated

Group Therapy Techniques and How Well they were Demonstrated

The facilitators have a schedule of what they will cover during the session. They have a specific time for starting and ending and a 10-minute break within the meeting. The session covers relaxation strategies, precisely the breathing technique that involves three reps of breathing deeply through the nose and exhaling through the mouth (Gerber, 2013). The technique is applicable when schizophrenic patients encounter challenging situations. It is a coping skill to help the patients control affective symptoms. Group therapy demonstrates a significant building of valuable relationships through promoting inclusive participation, empathy, and patient reflections. The group leaders start the session by greeting the participants and having every member make a brief introduction. Doing so helps to create rapport, lessen any tension, and promote participation while encouraging participants to maintain controlled emotions. Emotional control is vital in the psychosocial performance of schizophrenic patients (Chien et al., 2019). In their study on the efficacy of psychoeducation group programs based on mindfulness, Chien et al. (2019) found the intervention useful for early-stage schizophrenic adult patient