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Rubric for the planning paper

Planning the group paper rubric

In this paper you will identify and explain the steps that you need to take in planning the group before the group begins. This does not focus on the actual start of the group but what you need to do to create and plan the group.
Refer to chapter 6 page 162. Your paper needs to be between 8 and 10 pages. You will find a sample consent form that you need to use at the bottom of the content page in blackboard.You will use the example that follows to write your paper:

Nancy has been working as a caseworker at the Harrison agency which serves individuals with mental disorders. She has been working there for the past 5 years and currently has a caseload of 15 individuals. Nancy noticed that 5 women in her caseload have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and are having some challenges in parenting their children. These clients include Nina, a 40-year-old White woman who is recently divorced and in a custody battle for her 10-year-old son. Nina has trouble sleeping and is often irritable and short with her son. Toria is a 38-year-old African American woman who has a daughter, Felicia, who is 5, and another daughter, Tonya, who is 3. She often finds it difficult to concentrate and occasionally feels unable to cope with her children. Toria is married to Jocelyn who is White. They have been married for the past two years and Toria’s daughters’ father, who is African American, is no longer involved with his daughters, which is something that upsets Toria. Lynnette is a 35-year-old Native American woman who has a son, Tony who is 15. She shares custody with her ex-husband Jim, who is White. On occasion when she has not taken her medication Lynnette stops sleeping and hears her ancestors calling to her. Lynnette has been working with an elder in her community along with being involved in the agency. Jalicia is a 25-year-old African American woman who has a 2-year-old daughter and lives her daughter’s father who is Mexican American. She has found support and strength through her family and her church. Carol is a 30-year-old White woman who has a son, Joshua age 10, and a daughter, Mary age 2. Carol has been married to her husband Roger for the past 12 years. Carol has a distant relationship with her family who did not approve of her marriage to Roger. Lately, Carol and Roger have been arguing more than usual since Carol was diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Nancy thinks it would be beneficial for the women to be able to meet and talk to one another about their mutual challenge. Nancy also thinks that the group should include education on medication management. Nancy comes to you, excited by the prospect of leading a group but also anxious since she has never led a group before. She asks you for help in going through the steps in putting a group together. You discuss steps Nancy needs to take based on Toseland and Rivas’s planning model(chapter 6 page 162) and what she’s told you about the composition of her potential group.

Excellent Good Fair Poor

Identify each step using a heading

25 points

There is a heading for each step in the planning process that is clearly presented in detail

25-20

There is a heading for each step in the planning process with a discussion of each step

19-14

Some of the headings were missing and explanation of the step was vague

13-8

Headings were not used and steps were not articulated

7-0

Provide a detailed explanation of each step

25 points

Each step is clearly articulated and ties to Nancy’s situation

25-20

Each step is discussed and ties to Nancy’s situation

19-14

Steps are discussed without mentioning Nancy’s situation

13-8

None of the steps were clearly stated and Nancy’s situation was not discussed

7-0

Include a consent form

25 points

Consent form covered all the points on the sample form and reflected Nancy and the group she is planning

25-20

Consent form missed one of the points on the sample form and reflected Nancy’s situation

19-14

Consent form missed 2-4 points on the sample form and did not bring up Nancy or her situation

13-8

The consent form did not reflect the sample form provided and did not include Nancy’s situation

7-0

Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, APA

25 points

One to four spelling errors, No problems with sentence structure or grammar, appropriate use of APA

25-20

Five to eight spelling errors, two problems with sentence structure or grammar, appropriate use of APA

19-14

Nine to twelve spelling errors, three or more problems with sentence structure or grammar, APA not used appropriately

13-8

More than thirteen spelling errors, three or more problems with sentence structure or grammar

APA not used

7-0

Example of consent form for the planning paper

Informed Consent Form:

Experiential Support Group for SWK 601

As part of SWK 601, I agree to participate in a 6-10 session Experiential Support Group comprised of class members. Each group will be approximate 40-50 minutes in length and will meet each week. The group will be facilitated by class instructor. I understand that the purpose of the group is to enhance my affective, cognitive and experiential knowledge of group work in social work practice. I understand that information in the group is to remain confidential and that any person who violates the confidentiality of the group will receive a failing grade in the course.

The course instructor, Dr. Rachel Robinson, has discussed the risks and benefits to this group experience with me. Potential benefits of participation as a group member and a group observer include increased knowledge and skills relate to social work practice with groups and increased social support. A potential risk related to participation is that personal information revealed in group could be disclosed to others outside the group, resulting in emotional hurt and/or professional repercussions. Another risk of group participation is that if I violate the confidentiality rules of the group, I may be expelled from the group and I may receive a failing grade for the course.

I understand that Dr. Rachel Robinson will not disclose any information I choose to share in group outside of group with the following exceptions required by law and/or social work ethical guidelines:

· If I express knowledge of abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult; and

· If I express intent to harm myself or to harm other people.

Dr. Rachel Robinson has informed me that there will be guidelines for group (decided upon by the group) that will include the importance of keeping information discussed in group confidential. I have also been informed that I receive a grade for this activity based on my attendance related to the groups and journal entries that I write as a result of the groups. I have been informed I will not be graded on the issues I discuss in group or on the growth I experience or do not experience as a result of the Support Group. I have been informed that I am able to choose what I share or do not share in group.

I have read and fully understand the information provided about the benefits and risks of participation in this group. I have discussed the benefits and risks with the class instructor and I have had the chance to ask all the questions that I wished to ask about the matters listed above and about all other matters. The class instructor has answered my questions in a way that satisfies me. By signing this document, I agree to accept the risks listed in this form and the risks explained to me by the class instructor in the hopes of achieving the benefits discussed.

Signature of Group Member/Student Date

Signature of Class Instructor Date

Signature of Witness Date