Post a description of a group therapy session with older adults, including the stage of the group, any resistances or issues that were present, and therapeutic techniques used by the facilitator

Group therapy is an effective treatment modality with older adults, as it creates a safe environment for individuals to share experiences and offer support to one another (Hendricks & Leitner, 2019). The following is a detailed description of a group therapy session with older adults that took place in the formation stage.

The facilitator began by introducing themselves and then asked each participant to introduce themselves and share something about their background. After introductions were made, the facilitator reviewed the rules of the group being that everyone should respect each other’s thoughts, feelings and opinions; no one was allowed to interrupt or judge another person’s comments; confidentiality would be maintained at all times; and only positive communication was encouraged.