chapter 5 - the therapist - basic tasks

Question 1

what 4 things are needed regardless of technique

Answer 1

consistent, positive, empathic and cultural attuned.

Question 2

what is the basic posture of the therapist beyond techniques x4

Answer 2

concern, genuine, empathy, and emotional engagement

Question 3

what are 3 fundamental tasks of a therpiast

Answer 3

1- create and keep the group alive. 2- build group culture. 3- activate and illuminate the here and now.

Question 4

what is the primary unifying force of the group

Answer 4

the therapist as that is the only person the group all knows.

Question 5

what does continuing themes from session to session do for a gruop

Answer 5

increases effectiveness of a group (don’t topic jump)

Question 6

where do all issues need to occur to be addressed

Answer 6

the here and now.

Question 7

whom are the agents of change

Answer 7

the group memmbers because they provide the therapeutic factors (not the therapist)

Question 8

in regards to the therapeutic factors, what is the role of the therapist then

Answer 8

to maximize the factors to be as effective as possible.

Question 9

what 2 qualities help to build a social microcosm

Answer 9

honesty and confidentiality.

Question 10

what does a norm defined as

Answer 10

prescription for or a proscription against behaviors.

Question 11

do all norms help a gropu

Answer 11

no. sometimes they can cripple a group.

Question 12

how do norms form

Answer 12

expectations of the group members and from explicit and implicit directions of the facilitator.

Question 13

what should the leader do if the group expectations are noit fully formed

Answer 13

help gear the expecations towards a culture/norm standard that is more therapeutic.

Question 14

what causes a person to become a major role in groups

Answer 14

leader attention/commentary

Question 15

what makes interventions work more

Answer 15

infrequent comments from the leader

Question 16

are norms shaped implicitly or explicitly

Answer 16

both. it is inevitable and is somethign the therapist should be aware of.

Question 17

is what one does in group as the therapist as important as what one does NOT do

Answer 17

yes. they express implicit and explicit standings and expectations.

Question 18

how does a therapist explicitly make norms x2

Answer 18

1- backing instruction with weight of authority and experience 2- explaining the rationale of the group approach towards member goals.

Question 19

should we set the rules outright or let them mostly take flesh organically as they come along

Answer 19

let htem come along natrually. but use social reinforcement to guid ethem.

Question 20

have studies show group behavior to be better reinfocred with direct/explict praise or indirect/implicit praise

Answer 20

indirect/implicit praise (head nodding)

Question 21

can clients tell when we are facilitating growth or manipulating it

Answer 21

yes. they know when we are being authentic.

Question 22

what does yalom say about operant conditioning

Answer 22

social learning through imitating one another is a useful aspect to implore in group therapy as it pulls from our own style of development as a human.

Question 23

how does operant conditioning affec one’s ability of using new behaviors

Answer 23

we are more likely to try more adaptive behaviors that we have not tried because we can see how they can be effective (more likley to try things we are scared of - take a risk to make for a reward of growth)

Question 24

should a therapits apologize should they make a mistake

Answer 24

yes. it is a lesson in reprimands. growth, solidarity, and the ability to make mistakes and learn from them. it shows humility and courage.

Question 25

what needs to be paired with spontaneity from the therapist

Answer 25

restraint as it cannot always be spontaneous.

Question 26

what does knowing our own reactions do for us in group

Answer 26

it allows us to use our insight to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the client.

Question 27

what does a need for being perfect cause in a therapist

Answer 27

they are overly cautious with their words and actions so they are not spontaneous. this disguises their humanness and lose touch

Question 28

what does self-disclsoing do to help build group work from the therapist

Answer 28

it builds a sense of transparency and brings in balance to the group.

Question 29

who is truly responsible for the group

Answer 29

the members

Question 30

who has the ability and the responsiblity to make the group effective

Answer 30

the group members.

Question 31

what happens if clients don’t self disclose deep things

Answer 31

they will repeat theiri past relationships. sharing makes for change.

Question 32

how can we assist in sharing big disclosures

Answer 32

practice horizontal self disclosure first (talking about how it feels to be open).

Question 33

is self disclosure interpersonal or intrapersonal

Answer 33

interpersonal

Question 34

how do you move the conversation from the group to more individiuall persons

Answer 34

differentiation. ask them who would….

Question 35

how else can we assist the group to disclose

Answer 35

discuss barriers to disclosure.

Question 36

should anyone be punished for self-disclosure

Answer 36

no. never. this undermines safety and trust. if this happens we need to stop it immediately and address it within the group. disclosure should always be safe.

Question 37

does spontaneity come along naturally

Answer 37

no. it takes active culture shaping from the therapist to create this element

Question 38

who typically will dominate the session in the beginning

Answer 38

the first person to speak and put forth an issue. this typically takes one session per person.

Question 39

what kind of structure develops from anxious clients

Answer 39

a more structured and formal styling and this helps make for engagement.

Question 40

why do we try to avoid hihgly structured gorups

Answer 40

it is in the chaos and the natural tendenyc of the group we can see our natural tendencies and addres sthem. it becomes noninteractive and focuses on content and not the process.

Question 41

how does the importance of the group to the members effect the outcome

Answer 41

group becomes more effectivfe as they are more likely to use group if it is of value to them.

Question 42

how should we judge what self-disclorues we make

Answer 42

if theya re to be of service to the group.

Question 43

should we ever tell the group that this group session matters to us

Answer 43

yes. it invites their ability to care about the group as well.

Question 44

whom is responsible for continuity?

Answer 44

the members - making the work happen between sessions.

Question 45

whom is the historian of hte group

Answer 45

the therapist - making links from previous sessions into the here and now.

Question 46

what is one way to create value of the group to its members

Answer 46

to have them see the group as a resource if only they use it.

Question 47

how does a therapist deflect being seen as the best source of aid

Answer 47

deflection. calling on times that the group has been helpful to one another or teach the group other ways of assisting one another.

Question 48

how should we greet conflict/strife/rage/arrogance

Answer 48

welcomingly. it is necessary for growth.

Question 49

why is conflict early on dangerous for a group

Answer 49

the group must feel safe enough and have enough value to be able to tolerate such things.