Case Study
Colleen, a psychiatric mental health RN, is leading a
therapeutic group for inpatients who have a history of alcohol
abuse. The group is in the orientation phase, and members are still
getting to know one another. Even at this early stage, however,
Colleen recognizes behavior and personality traits of two members,
in particular, that could pose potential problems in the group. One
member, Howard, comes across as extremely negative and fairly
aggressive. At times, he directly criticizes and...