Group Process in MH OT

Groups in MH OT

• Promote social participation, self-expression, and occupational engagement

• Cost effective and client centered

• Provide naturalistic environments for skill development

• May be an expectation of employer/facility/contract

OT Group Types

Developmental groups ( parallel, project, egocentric-cooperative, cooperative, mature)

Task groups

Activity groups

Psychoeducational

Group Roles and Dynamics

Task roles, maintenance roles, individual roles

Group norms and cohesion

Challenges ex. dominance, withdrawal, conflict

Leadership Styles in OT Groups in MH

Directive

Facilitative

Advisory

Planning Groups for MH OT Practice

Define purpose

Session Structure

Plan for logistics

Group Documentation in MH OT

Types of documentation:

• SOAP/narrative notes

• Group/individual notes

Key Elements:

• group goals + session focus

• member participation

• Response to activity/intervention

• progress towards outcomes

Writing Tips for Group documentation in MH OT

Remain objective

Reflect client/group strengths and challenges

Document safety concerns and modifications necessary