Chapter 8- Groups Flashcards
group functions
- socialization
- support
- task completion
- camaraderie
- information sharing
- normative influence
- empowerment
- governance
types of groups
- task groups
- teaching groups
- supportive-therapeutic groups
group therapy
psychotherapy based on theoretical framework (like Freud)
therapeutic groups
focus more on group relations
led by “group facilitator”
self-help groups
clients discuss fears and find comfort in others
ex: weight watchers, AA, parents without partners
ideal group size
7-8 people
open-ended groups
members can enter or leave whenever
close-ended groups
all members join and leave at the same time, predetermined time frame
installation of hope
by observing another member, you garner hope that your problem can be resolved too
universality
individuals realize they are not alone and anxiety becomes relieved
imparting of information
knowledge is gained through formal instruction and advice shared from members
altruism
mutual sharing and concern for eachother, creates positive self identity and self growth
corrective recapitulation of the primary family group
reexperience early family conflicts
development of socialization techniques
individuals correct maladaptive behaviors and learn to develop new social skills
imitative behaviors
one member serves as role model for others
interpersonal learning
insight is gained regarding how one perceives and is being perceived by others
group cohesiveness
sense of belonging, “we are”
catharsis
open expression of both positive and negative feelings
existential factors
members take direction of their own lives and accept responsibility for quality of their existence
phases of group development
- initial/orientation
- middle/working
- final/termination
autocratic leadership
members depend on leader
productivity is high
morale is low
democratic leadership
member focused
productivity is low
morale is high
laissez-fare leadership
no direction, goals are undefined
productivity and morale are low
task roles
coordinator
evaluator
energizer
elaborator
initiator
orienter
maintenance roles
compromiser
encourager
follower
gatekeeper
harmonizer
individual roles
aggressor (voice -)
blocker (resist efforts)
dominator (authoritarian)
help-seeker (sympathy)
monopolizer (dominate)
mute/silent
recognition seeker
seducer (overshares)
psychodrama
role playing run by psychotherapist
roles: director, audience, protagonist
assessment tool for family therapy
genogram
group definition
a collection of individuals whose association is founded on shared interests, values, norms, or purpose
