Class 2 - Group Types & Dynamics

Question 1

Patterns of communication refer to:

Answer 1

Group Dynamic

Question 2

Group Dynamics are made up of:

Answer 2

Leadership/roles
Inclusiveness
Conflict within group
Gender
Problem solving - decision making

Question 3

The nature of the relationships between the people interacting.

Answer 3

Group Process

Question 4

Group Process includes:

Answer 4

Dynamic climate

Tone, mood & manner in which communication is exchnaged

Question 5

Group Content refers to:

Answer 5

The actual verbal discussion at face value

Question 6

Group Climate, Tone, often tend to be:

Answer 6

Non-verbal

Question 7

Group process relates to how things are…

Answer 7

Happening within the group. The “Now”

Question 8

Group process has more or less emphasis on verbal communication.

Answer 8

Less. Must listen to what is not being said.

Question 9

The group process provides a…

Answer 9

Window to the unconscious. People will often reveal more information through the unspoken.

Question 10

Refers to explicit & directive requests of group members for the purpose of focusing on material, augmenting or exaggerating affect, practicing behavior or solidifying insight,

Answer 10

Technieque

Question 11

Techniques are most useful when they…

Answer 11

Evolve from the group

Question 12

T/F Techniques can be planned ahead.

Answer 12

False - Come out of the moment

Question 13

Techniques include: I CRAPS C

Answer 13

Initial interviews - pre-screen
Clarifying group direction
Role play
Practicing new behaviours
Assist in communicating effectively
Summarizing
Challenging belief systems & cognition

Question 14

The levels at which techniques can work:

Answer 14

Cognitive - Thinking
Behavioral - Doing
Affective - Feeling

Question 15

The order of importance, and priority choices. What is most important & effective intervention.

Answer 15

Triage Model of Intervening - trying to sort at what level & when you’re intervening

Question 16

Types of Groups:

Answer 16

Task
Psychoeducational
Counseling
Psychotherpy
BGT
In/Outpatient

Question 17

Inpatient groups are open or closed?

Answer 17

Open - constant influx of new referrals/discharge

Question 18

Pathology Level - Inpatient

Answer 18

Acute, severe dysfunction. Behaviour changes on the fy.

Question 19

Setting of Inpatient

Answer 19

Institutionalized- patients and staff have extended contact between groups.

Question 20

Mix of Inpatient-

Answer 20

Heterogeneous - Age/Dx/LoF

Question 21

Cohesiveness Inpatient -

Answer 21

Low. Culture created by leaders and carried on through experienced members

Question 22

Outpatient open or closed?

Answer 22

Usually closed

Question 23

Pathology level - Outpatient

Answer 23

Fairly stable behavior - underlying problems addressed

Question 24

Setting of Outpatient -

Answer 24

Clinic or Community - only meet during sessions

Question 25

Mix of Outpatient -

Answer 25

Usually homogenous. Age, Dx and Ego Strength

Question 26

Cohesiveness Outpatient -

Answer 26

Moderate to High. Trust developed in stages over time.

Question 27

T/F According to Corey, culture will influence your behaviour and your clients’

Answer 27

TRUE - With or without awareness

Question 28

T/F Culture refers to an ethnic or racial heritage

Answer 28

FALSE - Can be age, gender, sexuality, religion or socioeconomic status

Question 29

Learning to be culturally sensitive comes from..

Answer 29

Within - bringing the unconscious into the conscious

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

Community
Existing Alone
No one

Question 31

These groups are the most common.

Answer 31

Task

Question 32

Coming for information & coping skills.

Answer 32

Psychoeducational

Question 33

Goals of Counseling Groups?

Answer 33

Positive attitudes

Better interpersonal skills - used in everyday life

Question 34

For severe dysfunction…very long term.

Answer 34

Psychotherapy

Question 35

Purposes of the Group: (4)

Answer 35

• 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