12-Step Group Observation Paper

October 14, 2021

Each student will attend an OPEN meeting for Alcoholics Anonymous or another 12-Step Program. Examples of 12 Step programs are:

Alcoholic Anonymous, Emotions Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Over-Eaters Anonymous, Al-anon, Double Trouble, etc. These are examples but there are many others which are available online.

Criteria for Written assignment-

1. After attending the meeting, prepare a written paper, no more than 1-2 pages for the body, following APA guidelines typed with at least 1 current reference. The source is a peer-reviewed journal article or scholarly book no more than 5 years old. Cites all data obtained from other sources. The reference page includes the sources in APA format.

2. The main body of the paper should address all areas to meet the requirements of the assignment.

a. Your objective impression of the program or group in meeting the client’s needs and your rational. In your opinion, was the group leadership style, norms, etc. effective?

b. Includes at least two of Yalom’s 11 Curative Factors with specific examples of each observed in the self-help meeting. See Yalom’s Curative Factors on BB.

Official names of the programs or groups you observed.

a. When and where did you go to the meeting? Be specific- Include meeting time, location, population attending (gender, age, and diversity) and description of physical setting. Includes how attendees were greeted and if there was a leader/speaker/peer led, and what kind of support (verbal & non-verbal) attendees received.

3. Brief history of the self-help program that you attended. MUST CITE SOURCE- you obtained this information from somewhere.

4. What were your personal reactions to meeting and how it felt being there? Indicates how attending the group influenced belief/value system about the disease/disorder and its treatment.

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.