Exam 15: Psychoeducational Support Groups

A theme for some psychoeducational groups for life conditions and transitions is prevention.

Stress risk factors cannot be modified as these tend to be genetic.

Work related factors, such as external pressure to achieve, can contribute to stress.

Psychoeducational support groups are beneficial and provide:

Caretakers who are not family members would not need or be responsive to a psychoeducational support group.

Attitudes do not play a major role in managing stress.

Cognitive material, such as education about the illness or condition, would be emphasized more than affective material.

Depressed group members would be unlikely to act out.

Personal characteristics, such as a need for perfectionism, contribute to stress.

Understanding the effects of trauma is beneficial for victims and families.

_____ can play a role in members' participation.

Primary goals for psychoeducational support groups include:

An essential component in planning psychoeducational support groups is:

Members can have concerns about:

Support group education would NOT include:

Facilitation factors for psychoeducational support groups would NOT emphasize:

Factors for planning include:

Support group education would include:

Support and self-help groups differ in:

Psychoeducational support groups were not shown to be effective for schizophrenic patients.