chp 8: group and family therapy Flashcards
the group process progresses w.o any attempt by the leader to control the direction
laissez-faire leadership
this style supports group interaction and decision making to solve problems
democratic leadership
the leader completely controls the direction and structure of the group without allowing group interaction or decision making to solve problems
autocratic leadership
defines the purpose and goals of the group
leader sets a tone of respoect, trust, and confidentiality among members
discussion about termination
initial phase
promote problem-solving skills
power and control issues dominate this phase
group work toward meeting goals
members take informal roles
working phase
this marks the end of group sessions
discuss termination issues
summary of group work
termination phase
a member of the family with little power is blamed for problems w/in family
scapegoating
a third party is drawn into the relationship with 2members whose relationship is unstable
triangulation
emotional issues or themes w/in a family that contribute for at least tree generation: substance abuse, addiction, etc.
multigenerational issues
a nurse wants to use democratic leadership with a group whose purpose is to learn appropriate conflict resolution techniques. the nurse is correct in implementing this form of group leadership when she demonstrates which of the following action
asks for group suggestions of techniques and then supports discussion
a nurse is planning group therapy for clients dealing with bereavement. which of the following should the nurse include in the initial phase
define the purpose of the group
discuss termination of the group
establish an expectation of confidentiality w/in the group
a nurse working on an acute mental health unit forms a group to focus on self-management of meds. at each of the meetings, two of the members use the opportunity to discuss their common interest in gambling on sports. this is an example of…
hidden agenda
a nurse is conducting a family therapy session. the adolescent son tells the nurse that he plans ways to make his sister look bad so his parents will think he’s the better sibling. which he believes will give him more privileges. the nurse should identify this dysfunctional behavior as..
manipulation
a nurse is working with an established group and identifies various member roles Which of the following should the nurse identify as an individual role
a member who brags about accomplishments
