Psycho-Educational Group Leadership

Running Head : PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP LEADERSHIP

Psychoeducational Group Leadership : Mindfulness of Breathing

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Introduction

In forming a psychoeducational group , it is vital to determine what kind of information may be needed by the participants . Psychoeducational groups are performed for people who are more mentally balanced and are simply seeking deeper knowledge on a certain theme related to psychological health . A good topic for discussion in many cases is the theory and technique of mindfulness of breathing . Being mindful of how one breathes is often a good indicator in the

present moment of how stressed or how calm a person is (Yalom , 2006 . When a person is able to self regulate one 's breathing , making sure that the breaths are slow and deep enough , then a person is aware of how situational occurrences affect one 's state of being . This paper takes a look at the case of a psychoeducational group which was formed with the intention of educating group members about the importance of mindfulness of breathing

Group Dynamics

This psychoeducational group was formed by the participation of six voluntary group members who were invited to participate in a 30 minute session about the importance of mindfulness of breathing . The initial stage of the group consisted of a warm up activity where people greeted and introduced themselves to one another , followed by a short overview by the group leader regarding the importance of mindfulness of breathing and its connection to increased relaxation and decreased stress . The working phase of the...