The nurse is working in a mental health facility that uses group therapy with the clients. The nurse understands which to be correct regarding group therapy?
The termination stage begins with the initial group meeting.
Members’ feelings about their accomplishments are explored in the working stage.
During the working stage, members may be unclear about the purpose of the group.
Group roles and responsibilities are established in the working stage of group therapy.
Number 1 is correct.
Rationale: The termination stage begins with the initial group meeting. Members’ feeling about their accomplishments are explored during the termination stage. Members may be unclear about the group’s purpose during the initial stage. Group roles and responsibilities are established in the initial stage of group therapy.