Ch. 9 & Ch. 11 Flashcards
group therapy
sound theoretical base, and leaders generally have advanced degrees in psychology, social work, nursing, or medicine.
Self-help groups
composed of individuals with a similar problem (AA)
Open-ended groups
Members leave and others join at any time during the existence of the group
Closed-ended groups
All members join at the time the group is organized and terminate membership at the end of a designated period.
Instillation of hope
a group member garners hope that his or her problems can also be resolved when he observes the progress of others
(Survivors, anonymous group)
Universality
Individuals come to realize that they are not alone
depression
Imparting of information
Group members share their knowledge with each other.
stroke therapy
Altruism
Individuals provide assistance and support to each other
church community might adopt another family
Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group
Group members are able to re-experience early family conflicts that remain unresolved.
(family group, eating disorder bc family was critical of weight)
Development of socializing techniques
Through interaction with and feedback from other members of the group, individuals are able to correct maladaptive social behaviors and to learn and develop new social skills
Phase I. Initial or orientation phase
getting to know each other, testing the waters, identifying leaders
Phase II. Middle or working phase
find sponsor, make lists, implement lists
the grind
Phase III. Final or termination phase
ask questions, discuss fears,
Autocratic Leadership
Focus is on the leader
High production, low morale
Democratic Leadership
Focus is on the members to encourage participation
Low production, high morale