Coun 202

Question 1

Group Therapy

-Initial Stage-

Answer 1

• Focus is on inclusion and identity
• Pre-group meeting
• People are self-conscious, nervous, and do not trust each other
• A judgment is usually masking fear
• Discuss relevant racial issues, fears, hopes, expectations, etc.
• Encourage group members to think/talk out loud
• Screening is vital!

Question 2

Group Therapy

-Transition Stage-

Answer 2

• Anxiety, defensiveness, conflict
• Real work gets done in this stage
• Here and now focus, tentative group norms
• Become self-observant

Question 3

Group Therapy

-Working Stage-

Answer 3

• When cohesion happens, the group will work better together
• Increase in morale, trust, and self-disclosure
• Group norms are solidified

Question 4

Group Therapy

-Final Stage-

Answer 4

• May see a return of symptoms
• Preparation for termination may be traumatic
• Talk about goals
• Share about the group experience
• Plan follow-up

Question 5

Group Therapy

-Termination-

Answer 5

Abandonment issues may surface