Class 2 - Group Types & Dynamics Flashcards
Patterns of communication refer to:
Group Dynamic
Group Dynamics are made up of:
Leadership/roles Inclusiveness Conflict within group Gender Problem solving - decision making
The nature of the relationships between the people interacting.
Group Process
Group Process includes:
Dynamic climate
Tone, mood & manner in which communication is exchnaged
Group Content refers to:
The actual verbal discussion at face value
Group Climate, Tone, often tend to be:
Non-verbal
Group process relates to how things are…
Happening within the group. The “Now”
Group process has more or less emphasis on verbal communication.
Less. Must listen to what is not being said.
The group process provides a…
Window to the unconscious. People will often reveal more information through the unspoken.
Refers to explicit & directive requests of group members for the purpose of focusing on material, augmenting or exaggerating affect, practicing behavior or solidifying insight,
Technieque
Techniques are most useful when they…
Evolve from the group
T/F Techniques can be planned ahead.
False - Come out of the moment
Techniques include: I CRAPS C
Initial interviews - pre-screen Clarifying group direction Role play Practicing new behaviours Assist in communicating effectively Summarizing Challenging belief systems & cognition
The levels at which techniques can work:
Cognitive - Thinking
Behavioral - Doing
Affective - Feeling
The order of importance, and priority choices. What is most important & effective intervention.
Triage Model of Intervening - trying to sort at what level & when you’re intervening
Types of Groups:
Task Psychoeducational Counseling Psychotherpy BGT In/Outpatient
Inpatient groups are open or closed?
Open - constant influx of new referrals/discharge
Pathology Level - Inpatient
Acute, severe dysfunction. Behaviour changes on the fy.
Setting of Inpatient
Institutionalized- patients and staff have extended contact between groups.
Mix of Inpatient-
Heterogeneous - Age/Dx/LoF
Cohesiveness Inpatient -
Low. Culture created by leaders and carried on through experienced members
Outpatient open or closed?
Usually closed
Pathology level - Outpatient
Fairly stable behavior - underlying problems addressed
Setting of Outpatient -
Clinic or Community - only meet during sessions
Mix of Outpatient -
Usually homogenous. Age, Dx and Ego Strength
Cohesiveness Outpatient -
Moderate to High. Trust developed in stages over time.
T/F According to Corey, culture will influence your behaviour and your clients’
TRUE - With or without awareness
T/F Culture refers to an ethnic or racial heritage
FALSE - Can be age, gender, sexuality, religion or socioeconomic status
Learning to be culturally sensitive comes from..
Within - bringing the unconscious into the conscious
According to Rutan, Stone & Shay, the ______ is represented in the treatment room and it is impossible for individuals to view themselves as________ ______ and affecting __ ___ when in a group for any significant period of time.
Community
Existing Alone
No one
These groups are the most common.
Task
Coming for information & coping skills.
Psychoeducational
Goals of Counseling Groups?
Positive attitudes
Better interpersonal skills - used in everyday life
For severe dysfunction…very long term.
Psychotherapy
Purposes of the Group: (4)
- Increase members knowledge of self et al
- Help members clarify changes they want to make
- Provide members with tools they need 2 change
- Support their changes
