chapter 16 - training the group therapist Flashcards
why are so many against using group therapy
because interpersonal issues are the critical issue and this causes many to have their own issues therein so they recognize interperosnal issues as to what causes them issues, rather than that being the way out.
what is the most common error of early group therapists
omission (missing things).
what is the best way to observe a group
in person (not recorded)
when should discussion occur between the therapists and students observein the session
immediately after the group.
what does boredom for observers say about their level of experiencw
the more bored an observer is with a group, then the less experience they have in seeing the intricate delicacies taking place within the group.
if a group should elect to observe the students and the therapists discuss the group, should this be done with only part of hte group or the whole group consenting to the event and why (x3)
as a whole otherwise cohesiveness is compromised as members will witness learning opportunities the others have not and it shows the observational students how to be constructively transparent and sees the students as allies to the work the group is doing. Finally, boredom is alleviated as the observers are more engaged in the matter.
what are the normative elements for supervision x4
picking the setting, the clinical work, supervision and evaluation of the student.
what are the formative elements for supervision
guiding the student from session to link theroy and practice.
what are the restorative elements of supervision
supporting the trainee in their struggles
what is the main goal of the alliance of the supervisor and the trainnee
to establisht he importance of the therapuetic alliance between client and therapist and model it.
what does it mean to have the hidden curicculim align with the manifest curriculum
teaching the student the professional values and ethics as well as the syllabi of the training.
why should a supervisor be transparent and nondefensive
serves as modeling for the trainnee. we do not shame the student as this guides them away from learning acceptance.
what sets a strong trainnee apart from a weak trainee
a good supervisor.
without supervision, what is likely to happen regarding of the errors made
they will repeat and damage the group more so.
how many hours of supervision should there be per group session
one hour
what 2 things should be mentioned in the progress notes for groups
themes of the discussion based on the individual and choice points
what is a choice point
points in the session whereas the therapist is required to take action.
is the relationship between the supervisor and the trainnee a microcosm
yes
what are the 3 things needed to help a therapist work multiculturally
cultural humility, cultural comfort, and cultural opportunity
what is culturla humility
the ability to learn about a new culture and respect it.
what is cultural comfort
ability to understand one’s own thoughts and feelings regarding the client’s culture
what is culturla opportunity
seizing the moment ot discuss culturla issues.
what is one of the best ways to learn about a group
personal participation in a group.
what are 6 benefits to having experiential groups for students
1- learning firsthand experience of group work. 2- appreiciate the client’s perspective of the group work. 3- see the difficulty in self-disclosure. 4- learn about themsevles and one another. 5- learn group process and techniques. 6- improve skills as a group leader.
is the puprose of an experiential group to be for therapy or training
training
how would a leader of a training group be different from that of a regular group x2
they are more transparent and likely to explain ideas and functions beneath what they are doing. 2- use moments to teach rather than to engage in deeper exploration.
what are the 5 main tasks of a leader of an experiential group for students
1- control anxiety by exploring it.
2- build therapeutic alliance in the group by making norms that support acceptance and autonomy.
3- build goals that are realistic.
4- control the pace of the group so that self-disclosure is not too much.
5- end the sessions well.
what is one good way to become a better leader on a personal level
attend your own therapy
what 3 things are improved thru your own therapy
reliability, skill, and empathy
