chapter 9 types of groups

treatment groups

focused on meeting the emotional and social needs of members

(therapy groups, support groups)

task groups

formed to achieve a specific goal or task

(committees, planning groups)

educational groups

designed to provide information or teach skills

(parenting classes)

support groups

provide mutual aid and emotional support

(grief groups)

self-help groups

voluntary, peer led groups that support shared experiences

(AA)