chapter 3 - group cohesiveness Flashcards
how is group cohesion similar to individual therapy
group cohesion is similar to the client-counselor relationship in individual therapy.
are the outcomes from group and individual therapy similar
yes
what 3 things is group better for than individual
stigma, social isolation, and learning new skills
what qualities make a good therapist x5
empathy, culturally aware, trustworthy, warm, and accepting
does a good relationship help pharmacotherapy?
yes
is the relationship/positive therapeutic alliance related to the theories used?
no.
what happens when the bond is positive
no matter the intervention (Even very technical ones like CBT) become ineffective or harmful.
what does greater group cohesion mean for the clients x3
there is a greater sense of solidarity or “we-ness” which makes them value the group more so with more attendance, participation, and supporting of one another.
define group cohesion
amount of attractiveness to the gropu from its members.
is group cohesion the same for everyone
no, everyone finds different elements of the group attractive/cohesive for different reasons.
should group cohesion be present in the early or late stages of group therapy?
early
what does group cohesion allow for in therapy
for other factors to take place (without it, certain things can’t take place, like catharsis and universality)
are the therapeutic factors dependent, interdependent or independent
interdependent
are universality and cathariss complete processes/factors on their own
no. they also require acceptance from others to work which is derivative of group cohesion.
how does group cohesion make for accountability
by making it so that membrs don’t want to let the group down since they all create cohesion together, thus, they all have a stake in it.
why might a sense of belonging be dismaying for a client
it can bring a sense of the fear of impending loss or a loss of autonomy.
what are the 3 parts of a group climate
1- degree of engagement 2- avoidance 3- conflict in the group.
what is at the heart of effective group therapy
the relationship made
what 2 predictor variables were associated with positive outcome
group cohesion and group popularity (attractiveness to the group and who became very popular in the group).
which was rated as a higher predictor variable for positive outcome, popularity or cohesiveness
popularity
what does more group engagement lead to x2
intepersonal communication and self-disclosure
what attachment style requires extra help in achieving group cohesion x2
dismissive and avoidant
what is a good indicator of group cohesion for a therapist
client feedback and outcome.
what is considered long term group therapy
20+ sessions
does group cohesion work with well with groups of 9 or less?
yes, it doesn’t work well with large groups (too much for us to bring about intimacy).
do facilitators accurately assess for the strenght of the connection in groups
no, we tend to overestimate the strenght of the connection of the group.
what are the 8 characteristics of an ideal client-therapist relationship
1- client is free to express 2- client tests reality to better understand self. 3- increased awareness of incongruity between experiences and assumptions. 4- aware of feelings that were denied or distorted. 5- concept of self becomes more congruent with experiences. 6- able to experience unconditional positive regard and feel that for towards themselves from the self. 7- sees self as the focus of evaluation of an experience. 8 - lives by what is an effective way to enhance his development
what does experiential depth cause for a client
the ability to gain meaning.
why would the acceptance and understanding of a group member be more valued than that of the therapist
they are not paid to do as such, it is not their job to care.
how does group cohesion create safety x2
it promotes a lowering of the fear of rejection and shame
what 3 things do we do to provide regulation for one another
validation, presence,and empathy
is acceptance of self and acceptance of others indepdenent or interdependent
interdependent - they both require one another
which comes first, acceptance of self or of others?
acceptance of the self.
what helps increase the value of a group’s judgement?
the more the person values their insights, thus, the more the group matters to them.
if a person doesn’t value a group nor their opinion, how might htey respond to their evaluations
defensively and devalues the group even more so.
is it common for members to value a person more than they value themselves
yes
how is one’s self-esteem correlated to their public esteem
positively correlated (as one increases/decreases so does the other).
what happens when one underestimates their public esteem
the group/public will accept them more (sign of humility as socially acceptable over arrogance).
what 2 things increase popularity in a group
previous self disclosure and interpersonal compatibility (individual has needs similar to that of the group members).
what are 4 traits of the least popular members of a group
rigid, moralistic, non-introspective, and non-participatory.
how does popularity help therapeutically
increased self-esteem and reinforcing adaptive social skills. q
what casues many to leave gropu
stress.
what does leaving group early cause
they normally get worse.
what does high turnover mean for group cohesiveness
less cohesiveness and less therapeutic gain.
is high turnover more common in early or late stages of a group
early
how do brief group therapies create cohesion x3
strong pregroup prep, homogeneous composition, and structured interventions.
what 2 seemingly negative things do cohesive groups make for
hostility and conflict (Able to explore it safely if done right)
why must hostility be opnely expressed
because implicit or subtle hositlity can slow development. it can become repressed and this is not what the group is for.
how can discomfort be beneificial
it is a matter of cohesion. clients can experience the hostility and discomfort, learn to bear it, and still have meaningful relationships with one another. they learn anger doesn’t have to be lethal
what is the leading cause of fragmentation in a group
hostility before group cohesion can be solidified.
how can conflict create disclosure
each side must reveal more to clarify where they are coming
should a therapist ever avoid anger directed at them?
no. it is best to challenge and let it be faced head on.
what happens to cohesion when a therapist can take hostility directed at themselves nondefensively
it increases the cohesion as they can see they are safe to express more things.
what is groupthinking
when a group all thinks the same.
what 9 things does group cohesion make happen
1- members will try harder to influence others. 2- they will be more open to the influence of others 3- willing to listen and accept others. 4- greater security and relief from tension in the group. 5- participate more. 6- more self disclosure 7- norms are protected in the group. 8- less disruption when people come and go. 9- greater ownership of the group goals.
