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.
- Jax Hope Parkinson’s Support Group Program
Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
7190 US HWY 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Second Saturday of every month - https://www.visitingangels.com/northjax/articles/caregiver-support-groups-jacksonville-fl/26375
· When and where did you go to the group?
- Saturday July 12, 2025
· Why did you choose this specific meeting?
- Caregiver burnout, fatigue, emotional burden of caring for someone who is dependent on you
- Mental exhaustion
· 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)
- Spouses and children acting as caregivers for those affected by Parkinson’s
· Organization’s goals of program or group.
- Caregiver fatigue
- Encouragement, community resources etc.
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 400 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.
- Should be scholarly articles, with a DOI and from the past five years. Not website links.
