Chapter 8 - Group and Family Therapy

Question 1

Phases of Group Development

Initial Phase

Answer 1

define purpose/goals
leader sets tone of respect/trust
members meet
discuss termination

Question 2

Phases of Group Development

Working Phase

Answer 2

promote problem-solving skills to facilitate behavioral changes
power and control dominate
leader encourages group work towards goals
members take informal roles (can favor/interfere with progress)

Question 3

Phases of Group Development

Termination Phase

Answer 3

The End
discuss termination issues
sums up work and individual contributions

Question 4

Group characteristics

Answer 4

Groups in acute mental health setting - members can vary on daily basis, focus in on relief
Groups in outpatient setting - members consistent, focus is growth

Question 5

Characteristics of Families

Communication

Answer 5

Healthy = clear messages, encouraged to express feelings
Dysfunctional = blaming, manipulating, placating, distracting

Question 6

Characteristics of Families

Management

Answer 6

Healthy = adults agree on important issues
Dysfunctional = chaos, child might make management

Question 7

Characteristics of Families

Boundaries

Answer 7

Healthy = clear, each member functions appropriately
Dysfunctional = enmeshed boundaries - individual roles unclear; rigid boundaries - completely inflexible roles, isolated members

Question 8

Characteristics of Families

Socialization

Answer 8

Healthy = members interact and cope, members mature
Dysfunctional = children have difficulty adapting to roles in society

Question 9

Characteristics of Families

Emotional/Supportive

Answer 9

Healthy = needs met, members have concern for one another
Dysfunctional = members isolated/afraid, no concern for others