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1. Describe what type of AA meeting you attended: group size, composition of the group
members. How did you feel when you entered into the meeting? What leadership style
did you identify in the group leader? How did the members of the group make you feel?
What additional information do you wish you had prior to attending the
meeting? (Minimum 1 paragraph.)
2. Identify 2 Yalom's Curative factors utilized in the group meeting. How did the Yalom's
Curative factors influence the group meeting? Explain how the Yalom's Curative factors
may influence your care delivery in the future (Minimum 2 paragraphs.)
One of Yaloms Curative factors that was utilized in the group meeting was
Universality. Before adding their input to the discussion, each member would
state their name and state that they are an alcoholic. Each member was there
was there because they struggle with alcoholism. The member who was leading
the group for the evening asked for advice about something she was struggling
with and the members went around the room and offered information about
similar personal experiences. They were displaying both Altruism and
Interpersonal learning. Many of the group members said they could really relate
to what she said and that it allowed them to look at their previous experiences.
3. Description Step 1 in the Alcoholic Anonymous. Identify a NANDA that can be used in
your plan of care which correlates with step 1. List 3 interventions that can be
implemented in your plan of care related to the NANDA. (Minimum 1 paragraph.)
Step one in Alcoholics Anonymous is admitting that you are powerless over your
addiction and acknowledging that your life has become unmanageable.
Powerlessness related to substance addition is a NANDA diagnosis that can be
used relating to AA. One intervention that can apply is assisting the patient to
recognize that the problem exists. Discuss in a caring, nonjudgmental manner
how alcohol has interfered with their life. Another intervention is to explore
support in peer group. Encourage sharing about alcohol hunger, situations that
increase the desire to indulge, and ways that substance has influenced life. The
last nursing intervention is providing ongoing treatment information (Vera, 2014).
4. Compare and contrast the utilization of the AA program related to patient outcomes with
an evidence-based nursing journal article from the Nursing Reference Center (NRC).
(Minimum 2 paragraphs.)
Recovering from alcoholism can be even more difficult if the person is still
surrounded by alcohol and people who influence that behavior. Banduras social
learning theory adds to the psychodynamic perspective, saying that a large part
of the problem arises from social influences and from self-efficacy: if everyone
around you drinks, and if you dont think it is within your ability to not drink, you
will be unable to abstain (2009). One of the reasons why Alcoholics Anonymous
works so well is that the members are around people who are going through the
same struggle. Each member of the group is bonded by the fact that they all are
working to maintain their sobriety from alcohol. Patient outcomes are better
because they use AA as a support system and keep each other accountable.
5. Did you enjoy this experience? Why or why not? (Minimum 1 paragraph)
I really enjoyed my experience at the AA meeting. At first I wasnt sure how the
environment would be and how the members would accept me. They were very
welcoming and asked me questions about nursing school. They also told me how
much they appreciated me coming to learn more about AA. I really enjoyed how
supportive the environment was and how each of the members shared
something that has helped them with recovery. The feeling of encouragement
and hope seemed very contagious. After attending an AA meeting I definitely
believe that group therapy is a overwhelmingly important factor in each
individuals recovery.
References
Kaskutas, L. E. (2009). Alcoholics anonymous effectiveness. Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2746426/
Vera, M. (2014). 8 Substance dependence and abuse nursing care plans. Retrieved from
http://nurseslabs.com/8-substance-dependenceabuse-nursing-care-plans/