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Hi everyone,
I'm a new band 5 on rotation in an adult mental health rehab unit. I've been asked to run an Out and About Group utilising the Recovery through Activity program. The group was previously run by an ATP. I'm just curious if anyone else has working in MH rehab and what the focus of groups should be? Is it participation in activity or to work towards specific goals of the individuals to promote longer term changes in functioning? I don't want to be seen as just an activity coordinator? My idea for the planning session will be providing some education and encouraging discussion around the benefits of accessing community and social inclusion. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I have run this group in a community mental team and feel both are important. It is the activity side that really supports occupational engagement, however goals are useful for outcome measures to asess effectiveness (may be less vital if short term inpatient group). I would avoid too much general education and advice but get patients involved with doing their in research or giving each other advice.
Thanks for reaching out here Gail! We'll bring your forum to the attention of Members next week, to prompt responses 😀