Chapter 4 - Forming a Group

Question 1

Five areas for a practical proposal for a group: ROPPE

Answer 1

Rationale
Objective
Practical Considerations
Procedures
Evaluation

Question 2

Questions to ponder for determining suitable/unsuitable group members

Answer 2

Should person be in group @ this time?
What methods of screening?
How can you determine who will benefit?
How will you deal with inappropriate candidate?

Question 3

Practical considerations in forming a group (6)

Answer 3

Composition
Size
Open v Closed
Length
Frequency of Meetings
Place for sessions

Question 4

4 Advantages of a group:

Answer 4

Offers a place for new behaviors/experimentation
Allows us to see how we relate to others (microcosm)
Arena for members to discover how they are perceived and experienced by others
Helps members see they’re not alone

Question 5

T/F Groups are suited for everyone

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

T/F The main goal of a group is for everyone to achieve closenessq

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

3 More misconceptions about group:

Answer 7

Grps tell ppl how they should be
Grp pressure forces member to lose identity
Grps are artificial or unreal

Question 8

How do you measure changes in group?

Answer 8

Evaluation research

Question 9

This measure assesses changes in attitudes/behaviors of individual clients

Answer 9

Member-specific research

Question 10

This measure assesses changes common to all group members

Answer 10

Group-specific research

Question 11

Goals of Pregroup Preparation

Answer 11

• Create an alliance with group members by providing conceptual framework
• Describe how group work helps members enhance interpersonal relationships
• Provide guidelines about how to get the most from a group
• Anticipate frustrations and disappointments participants are likely to encounter
• Discuss attendance and duration of the group
• Instill faith in group work
• Discuss ground rules about confidentiality, and subgrouping

Question 12

Coleader Issues on Forming a Group

Answer 12

• Share equal responsibility in forming the group and getting it off to a strong start
• Meet in advance to clarify the group’s purpose, what you hope to accomplish with the time you have, and how you will meet your objectives
• Explore your philosophies and leadership styles and develop a strong working relationship