How To Run Effective Group Programmes (Discussion with Conor Creedon)

Group programmes can be a part of the management of many long-term conditions, combining various different activities which combined can have greater outcomes than individual components. Whilst suggestions may exist for what kind of content to cover in the specific group, the practicalities of how to run a group and ensure it is effective, have not been discussed in much depth, until now. In this first discussion episode, Ben is joined by Conor Creedon who is a Back Pain Specialist Physiotherapist & First Contact Practitioner. Both Ben & Conor run group programmes for people with persistent pain, in this episode they cover: (00:00:00) – Introduction (00:02:11) – Connors Group Programme (00:06:25) – How Should We Assess If Someone Is Ready For A Group Programme? (00:12:00) – Is It Possible To Individualise Elements Of A Group Programme? (00:17:00) – What Is The Impact Of The “Mechanisation Paradigm” On The Thinking Of Clinicians & Patients? (00:28:44) – How Do We Help Patients Understand The Context Nature Of Long Term Conditions? (00:30:30) – How Using Stories Could Be The Future (00:38:00) – How To Help Patients Understand The Multi-Factoral Nature Of Their Condition, Without Devalidating Their Existing Beliefs. (00:42:43) – How Do We Help Patients Understand These Factors, Without Feeling That It’s Their Fault? (00:48:27) – How To Use An “Accusation Audit” In A Programme (00:53:43) – What To Do When Participants Don’t Get On (00:57:06) – When To Remove Someone From A Programme (00:58:12) – Conor’s Hardest Conversation (01:02:08 – Success Story From Conor’s Programme You can find Connor on LinkedIn or at www.conorcreedonphysio.co.uk You can find Ben across social media @BWhybrowPhysio Got questions/situations you need help with or interesting stories to share? Send it to [email protected] and we’ll read it out. Books Mentioned: Ian McGilchrist – The Matter With Things Chris Voss- Never Split The Difference Donald Miller – Building A Story Brand Alan Gordon – The Way Out Liam Mannix – Back Up Baaahhh