NR 605/NR605 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 BANK CURRENTLY
TESTING NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
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Which principle of group therapy is this an example of? -
ANSWER-Altruism- To give is to receive. Helps boost self esteem
and creates a sense of purpose & value. It strengthens the
individual & supports the group dynamic
She thought she was unworthy, but when she realized that people
felt hurt by her rebuttals, she made a concerted effort to receive
what was given graciously and began to feel enormously better as
a result. Receiving with gratitude appears to bring to life one's
own generosity and desire to help others in need, developments
that are intrinsically therapeutic, and even beneficial, to the
survival of the species .
Lets discuss the different types of group therapy - ANSWER-
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Explain psychoeducational group therapy. - ANSWER-This is my
most common type of group therapy. Psychoeducational group
therapys' primary goal is to educate and faciliate information to
patient/patient families or a group of people are various
psychiatric mental health topics & SPECIFIC SKILLS on particular
topics such as: stress management, communication skills,
These groups are usually faciliated by an educator ranging from
an RN (professional) to peer specialist (non professional). These
groups are usually structured where group members can assign
topics to discuss.
1-2 sessions per week,
Name the group therapy. This type of therapy provides a space to
allow group members to share their personal experiences and
feelings or coping strategies on common circumstances such as
grief, loss, trauma or serious illness. The group leader can be a
professional or non professional. The group memberwho outlines
the number of sessions (formal or informal) and usually the group
members direct the flow of the session.
1-5 sessions per week, usually individual screening, good for
crisis situations/severe, focuses on the here and now, -
ANSWER-Support group - is for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
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Name the group therapy.
This form of group therapy is aimed at providing a mutual support
to the members. All group members come together based on a
commonality to share experiences to aid in empowering each
other. These groups can be lead by a veteran member but there
is no professional that aids with the group. Each group participant
takes responsibility for group membership. There is not an end to
this group and participation can be from months-years. PEER L
Examples: AA, Narcotics Anonymous - ANSWER-Self-help
groups:
sessions are 7 days a week, no group size limitations. No formal
group leader, PEER LEAD.
The group has a complex relationship with the inpatient ward
where the group takes place. Providing group therapy in this
setting can be challenging for many reasons. It can often have
rapid client turnover, which can make cohesion difficult. These
groups often include clients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses
and concerns. The therapist's time with clients is limited. There
may be little opportunity to integrate group members, address
endings, or work through issues. Boundaries may be blurred with
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clients spending much of their time outside of the group together.
Confidentiality may need to be flexible to include all staff on a unit.
Therapist autonomy is also limited as there is little control over
group membership or co-therapists. - ANSWER-Inpatient group
therapy
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning are
what? - ANSWER-These are the 5 stages of group formation
which was developed by Bruce Tuckman
The first stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens
in this stage - ANSWER-FORMING.
In the forming stage group members are overly dependent on the
leader because they dont know each other. They are becoming
acquainted and need the leader to facilitate conversations and
topics. Members are lost and are searching for structure, goals
and boundaries.
The second stage of group formation is _____. Explain what
happens in this stage. - ANSWER-STORMING