This session explores a psychoeducation group therapy program for incarcerated men with PTSD related to childhood trauma, delivered within a residential mental health unit. It will cover the underlying research, program design, goals, and content development. Attendees will learn about outcomes, group dynamics, and the unique challenges of implementing trauma-informed care in a correctional setting.

Educational Objectives

• Discuss how to create a psychoeducational therapy program
• Describe the impact of a psychoeducation group on individual participants and the group
• Identify the challenges related to group work with incarcerated individuals diagnosed with PTSD and other disorders

Level:Intermediate