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The Use of Remedial Model Methodology in Cancer Support Groups

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of group methodology, to alleviate some of that burden. Of course, the difficulties associated with having a disease that is often fatal is multitude. No group can really resolve all  patine concerns. Yet, while there are variances in experience, and different types of cancer each with different problems, support groups can help. Social workers are integral in designing and implementing  these groups. While the people often end up helping one another as opposed to relying on support by professionals, each group needs to be designed and led appropriately. There are  sometimes difficulties that groups encounter and it is reasonable to expect that the group is properly ordered. Additionally, social workers can provide professional help and direct people to resources to  which they would not otherwise have access. In designing groups, social workers have choices, and the reciprocal model is quite a popular design. The reciprocal model is indeed one popular  method employed by social workers in creating counseling groups for cancer patients. The reciprocal model is essentially a mediating model (Gitterman, 2001). It has also been associated with humanistic  thought as well as compassion and not at all aligned with authoritarian paradigms (Glassman & Kates, 1990). Democratic norms have been utilized in groups created by the reciprocal model and  attention is given to both ideas and feelings (1990). The needs of the group members become paramount and there is little pulling and prodding. Each group members experiences, situations and  idiosyncrasies are respected in this democratic framework that promotes group autonomy. II. Rationale for people who join groups The rationale for people who join the groups  varies. In addressing this issue, "social workers must consider that creating a milieu that allows for the modeling and learning of life skills "despite" and not "because of" their disease"