Structured Statements In Groups

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I think being able to used structured statements during group depends on the theoretical concept we choose and the type of group it is. Working in the substance abuse field with adults I want to be able run a substance abuse group therefore my statements would be structured towards that particular population and people with this disorder.. In reading SAMHSA website about substance abuse they stated group leaders need to show consistency an environment with small infrequent changes and they should maintain clear and consistent boundaries, such as specific start and end times, standards for comportment, and ground rules for speaking (SAMHSA, 2005) Which I would keep in mind when coming up with structured statements. Structure is also important