Objectives:
The following objectives will be completed by the learner upon completion of the support group
assignment:
1. Define support groups and their purpose.
2. Identify types of support groups and the role of the support group.
3. Identify the nurse's role as it relates to support groups.
4. Identify how their (the learner, you) own life experiences could have an impact.
5. Demonstrate therapeutic communication during this assignment.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of the requirement of confidentiality as it relates to support
groups and their success.
7. Records and reports reflectively