Ch. 9 Intervention in Groups (Test 2) Flashcards
Health care professionals not only shaire their personal lives with groups of people, but also …?
Encounter multiple group situations in their professional operations
How do clients learn in a group setting?
From each other
Definition of a group
A collection of individuals whose association is founded on shared commonalities of interest, values, norms, or purpose
Functions of a group- “socialization”
The teaching of social norms occurs through group interaction
Functions of a group- “support”
Fellow group members are available in time of need
Functions of a group- “task completion”
Groups can assist in endeavors that are beyond the capacity of one individual alone
Functions of a group- “camaraderie”
Individuals receive joy and pleasure from interactions with significant others
Functions of a group- “informational”
Learning takes place when group members share their knowledge with the others in the group
Functions of a group- “normative”
Different groups enforce established norms in various ways
Functions of a group- “empowerment”
Change can be made by groups at times when individuals alone are ineffective
Functions of a group- “governance”
Large organizations often have leadership that is provided by groups rather than by a single individual
Task groups definition
This is a group formed to accomplish a specific outcome or task
Teaching groups definition
The focus is to convey knowledge and info to a number of individuals
Supportive/therapeutic groups
The primary concern is to prevent possible future upsets by teaching the participants effective ways of dealing with emotional stress arising from situational or developmental crises
Therapeutic groups vs. group therapy
Group therapy has sound theoretical base and leaders generally have advanced degrees in psychology, social work, nursing, or medicine. Therapeutic groups are based to a lesser extent on theory; the focus is on group relations, interactions among group members, and the consideration of a selected issue.
Therapeutic groups vs. group therapy- group process and group content
Leaders of both types of groups must be knowledgeable about group process and group content
Group process
The way in which group members interact with each other
Group content
The topic or issue being discussed in the group
Self-help groups
Composed of individuals with a similar problems, serve to reduce the possibilities of further emotional distress leading to pathology and necessary treatment, may or may not have a professional leader; run by members; leadership often rotates from member to member
Physical conditions that influence group dynamics- seating
Best when there is no barrier between the members; for example, a circle of chairs is better than chairs set around a table
Physical conditions that influence group dynamics- size
Size of the group makes a difference in the interaction among members; seven or eight members provide a favorable climate for optimal group interaction and relationship development
Physical conditions that influence group dynamics- open ended group membership
Members leave and other join at any time during the existence of the group
Physical conditions that influence group dynamics- closed ended group membership
All members join at the time the group is organized and terminate membership at the end of a designated period
Curative factors of group- instillation of hope
By observing the progress of others in the group with similar problems, a group member garners hope that his or her problems can also be resolved
Curative factors of group- universality
Individuals come to realize that they are not alone in the problems, thoughts, and feelings they are experiencing