12 Step -Self-Help Group Visit

Visit one 12 Step Self-Help group (AA, NA, ACOA, GA, SA, etc.) or any other self-help group. Submit a 23-page reflection paper that identifies observed principles of group dynamics, including type of group, group process components, developmental stages, group leaders roles, members roles and behaviors, therapeutic factors of group work, and your personal reaction to the group. Must include and use a minimum of two references.

*Please note: This must be an open meeting unless you are a member of this 12-step self-help organization. You can attend any type of self-help group.

Rubric for Group Visit/Professional Development Paper 15 points

Did Not Meet Requirements 9 points or less

Met Minimal Requirements 10- 12 points

Met or Exceeded

Requirements 13 – 15points

Did not submit reflection, did not submit reflection on time and/or submitted without all elements: process and content, structure, leadership, substantive contribution regarding emotional and cognitive reaction

Did not attend an appropriate 12-step self-help group

Submitted reflection with most elements: process and content, structure, leadership, substantive contribution regarding emotional and cognitive reaction

Attended an appropriate 12-step self-help group

Submitted reflection with all elements: process and content, structure, leadership, substantive contribution regarding emotional and cognitive reaction

Attended an appropriate 12-step self-help group

Did not demonstrate critical thinking and/or professional writing

Demonstrated a limited degree of professional writing and critical thinking

Demonstrated professional writing and critical thinking

Did not use APA style format including cover page and references and/or submission had more than a few errors

(spelling and grammar errors are worth 1/3 of a point each)

Used APA style format including cover page and references with minimal errors

(spelling and grammar errors are worth 1/3 of a point each)

Used APA style format including cover page and references

(spelling and grammar errors are worth 1/3 of a point each)

Did not submit minimum of 2 typed pages APA style and/or was missing cover page and/or reference page

Submitted minimum of 2 typed pages APA style not including cover page or reference page

Submitted minimum of 2 typed pages APA style not including cover page or reference page