Applying the 10 Principles of Anti-Oppression to Online Psychoeducational Groups: Steps to Intentional Changes in Emerging Technologies

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ABSTRACT This article describes psychoeducational telehealth groups and considerations for applying Peters’ and Luke’s Principles of Anti-oppression to this form of group practice. Psychoeducational groups are among the most common group offerings by community mental health agencies, hospitals, schools, and communities. These groups focus on education, building skills, and implementing coping strategies around different topics related to mental wellness. They “promote personal and interpersonal growth and development. Such groups often work to prevent future difficulties and enhance personal attributes and abilities’.’ Within this vital work, group workers integrate principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their planning, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of the group.