Yesterday, I conducted my first educational group at Samaritan Inns. It was on the stages of change and the role of intrinsic/extrinsic motivation. I researched some theory on my lunch break and presented the easily understandable parts. Unfortunately, I did not get to finish the group and translate planning skills into psychological progress.
This group really brought up issues of authenticity. While I believe I facilitated my group authentically, I feel that my overall impression is inauthentic. I am a 23 year old graduate student talking to adults about planning to get a job. I just don't feel like I'm connecting at a gut level. If I am speaking about addiction and recovery, I feel somewhat fraudulent in offering an opinion. On psychology grounds, I am much more comfortable with my knowledge.
The theory itself was quite interesting. It broke down the process of change into distinct stages. I feel like the clients here are merely adrift in their psychological processes and do not have the skills to progress on psychological issues. They speak in platitudes, some of which are provided by A.A., and do not have a true, deep connection with their future. The only thing they can connect with is their past. I especially liked this theory because it was a client-directed version of assessment and planning.
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