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Ways to give mental health support group a spark?

Freiheit · 2010-05-21 14:51:29

Involved with one and membership is declining and the personnel are the same, the group is stagnating.....with a distinct lack of newness. I can't be more specific as groups are by their nature confidential and peer led, but I just thought I'd throw it out there in general and see if there's any ideas that could improve…

21-05-2010 3:51pm

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Freiheit

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Involved with one and membership is declining and the personnel are the same, the group is stagnating.....with a distinct lack of newness. I can't be more specific as groups are by their nature confidential and peer led, but I just thought I'd throw it out there in general and see if there's any ideas that could improve group dynamic.
Tanx!:)

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#2 24-05-2010 3:34pm

Cinful

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Construct and convene focus group. Prior to first meeting, develop interview guide to address your problem (s). Composition: half current members (n=6), and half prospective members (n=6), for N=12. You may wish to consider using an outside facilitator/moderator?

Useful link for methods: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/publications/pm1969b.pdf

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