Treatment Component | MFG-SCI | SCIEC |
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Therapeutic Strategy | Skills training, problem solving, support | Information only |
Contents | SCI effects on the body, maximizing function, coping, living and staying healthy with SCI | SCI effects on the body, maximizing function, coping, living and staying healthy with SCI |
Target Group | Persons with SCI and caregivers | All persons with SCI and caregivers |
Use of Group Dynamics/ Cohesion | Social support promoted: Entire group participates in problem-solving for each dyad and gives support and encouragement | Social support minimized: Individual health issues not discussed, education is general, group interaction minimized |
Therapeutic Stance | Educator stance is collaborative | Educator stance is didactic |
Room Set-up | Round table | Lecture style (all chairs face forward) |
Source of Material | Drawn from everyday problems brought in by group members | Supplied by educator |
Homework | Assigned and reviewed at the start of the following session | Handouts but not homework provided |