Exam 2 - Ch 10

Question 1

List a few advantages to group counseling

Answer 1

• Emotional Support
• Group Problem Solving
• Modeling Effect – learn from each other
• Attitudinal and Belief Examples

Question 2

List a few disadvantages to group counseling

Answer 2

• Individual Responsiveness
• Group Member Personalities don’t clash (dominating or demoralizing, or needy individuals)
• Possibility of poor role models
• Meeting the needs of all group members

Question 3

List the steps to establishing a well cohesive functioning group

Answer 3

1. Establish an open and warm environment and productive leadership-participant relationship.
2. Balance facilitator generated and group generated information
3. Desing Problem solving strategies
4. Provide the opportunity for group members to practice new skills
5. Use positive role models and pacing to keep the group motivated
6. Ask for evaluation and feedback

Question 4

Describe step one in strategies to guide participation and flow of content

Answer 4

Paraphrasing
- Highlight an umporotant point that needs clarification
- Claiming effect – if participant expressed and idea in an offensive manner begin with – “what I hear you saying is”

Question 5

Review Exhibit 10.6 – describe a few facilitator likability behaviors

Answer 5

• Actively listens and observes
• Asks probing questions
• Use humor
• Shows respect and empathy
• Thinks quickly
• Knows a variety of techniques
• Appears honest and fair
• Assertive
• Energizes the group
• Accessible
• Flexible

Question 6

List a few steps for a group process

Answer 6

• Establish an open, warm environment and producitve leadership participant relationship.
• Balance facilitator generated and group generated information
• offer Problem solving strategies
• Provide the opportunity for group members to practice new skills
• Use positive role models and pacing to keep the group motivated
• Ask for evaluation and feedback
• Ending

Question 7

List a few practical considerations for successful groups

Answer 7

• Contemplate: collecting feeds or refundable deposits before the first meeting
• Appraise: appraise target group needs for selection a meeting time
• Consider: consider composition issues of the potential group (age, gender, etc)
• Interview prospective group members
• Group leader is the same person throughout series
• Be responsible and start on time, be prepared
• Plan sessions carefully
• Consider refreshments
• Call member who miss meeting – buddy system