chapter 16 - training the group therapist

Question 1

why are so many against using group therapy

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

what is the most common error of early group therapists

Answer 2

omission (missing things).

Question 3

what is the best way to observe a group

Answer 3

in person (not recorded)

Question 4

when should discussion occur between the therapists and students observein the session

Answer 4

immediately after the group.

Question 5

what does boredom for observers say about their level of experiencw

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

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)

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

what are the normative elements for supervision x4

Answer 7

picking the setting, the clinical work, supervision and evaluation of the student.

Question 8

what are the formative elements for supervision

Answer 8

guiding the student from session to link theroy and practice.

Question 9

what are the restorative elements of supervision

Answer 9

supporting the trainee in their struggles

Question 10

what is the main goal of the alliance of the supervisor and the trainnee

Answer 10

to establisht he importance of the therapuetic alliance between client and therapist and model it.

Question 11

what does it mean to have the hidden curicculim align with the manifest curriculum

Answer 11

teaching the student the professional values and ethics as well as the syllabi of the training.

Question 12

why should a supervisor be transparent and nondefensive

Answer 12

serves as modeling for the trainnee. we do not shame the student as this guides them away from learning acceptance.

Question 13

what sets a strong trainnee apart from a weak trainee

Answer 13

a good supervisor.

Question 14

without supervision, what is likely to happen regarding of the errors made

Answer 14

they will repeat and damage the group more so.

Question 15

how many hours of supervision should there be per group session

Answer 15

one hour

Question 16

what 2 things should be mentioned in the progress notes for groups

Answer 16

themes of the discussion based on the individual and choice points

Question 17

what is a choice point

Answer 17

points in the session whereas the therapist is required to take action.

Question 18

is the relationship between the supervisor and the trainnee a microcosm

Answer 18

yes

Question 19

what are the 3 things needed to help a therapist work multiculturally

Answer 19

cultural humility, cultural comfort, and cultural opportunity

Question 20

what is culturla humility

Answer 20

the ability to learn about a new culture and respect it.

Question 21

what is cultural comfort

Answer 21

ability to understand one’s own thoughts and feelings regarding the client’s culture

Question 22

what is culturla opportunity

Answer 22

seizing the moment ot discuss culturla issues.

Question 23

what is one of the best ways to learn about a group

Answer 23

personal participation in a group.

Question 24

what are 6 benefits to having experiential groups for students

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

is the puprose of an experiential group to be for therapy or training

Answer 25

training

Question 26

how would a leader of a training group be different from that of a regular group x2

Answer 26

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.

Question 27

what are the 5 main tasks of a leader of an experiential group for students

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

what is one good way to become a better leader on a personal level

Answer 28

attend your own therapy

Question 29

what 3 things are improved thru your own therapy

Answer 29

reliability, skill, and empathy