Group Counseling

Question 1

The more members want time to share, the ______ the group will have.

Answer 1

energy

Question 2

Primary unifying force in the group

Answer 2

The therapist

Question 3

Sam and Diana are monopolizing a session discussing an event that occurred three years ago. As a fundamental task of yours, you intervene respectfully to bring the discussion:

Answer 3

To the here and now.

Question 4

Who is (are) the agent(s) of change in group therapy.

Answer 4

The group and the therapist

Question 5

Modeling occurs on an ongoing basis as clients observe therapists. _______ is one method of modeling that has the ability to communicate acceptance, bring levity, and encourage members to moving on.

Answer 5

Humor

Question 6

Regarding self-disclosure it the objective aspect or the subjective aspect key?

Answer 6

Subjective

Question 7

Three primary goals when interviewing potential group members?

Answer 7

1. Screening out psychopaths/sociopaths, those who are hostile.
2. Allow the potential group member to get to know the group leader.
3. Explain rules, goals, format of group, and members’ rights.

Question 8

As a therapist and group leader, your function is to assist members in the development of

Answer 8

1. a member’s non-judgmental acceptance
2. a member’s extensive self-disclosure.
3. an environment for active involvement
4. an environment that fosters a willingness to change.

Question 9

The CHASE model of core conditions includes charm, honesty, acceptable self-disclosure, and empathy. While support is a positive quality, it is not included in the CHASE model.

Answer 9

Charm
Honesty
Acceptable Self-disclosure
Empathy

Question 10

Examples of anti-cohesive behavior in the group

Answer 10

1. Continued tardiness
2. Subgrouping
3. Absences
4. Disruptive group formation

Question 11

The group therapist models ______________ acceptance

Answer 11

Non-judgmental

Question 12

When a person self-discloses some content about themselves (such as an act they did) and goes deeper and deeper in the way of details.

Answer 12

Vertical self-disclosure

Question 13

A meta-disclosure; when a person discloses about their disclosure (how it felt to disclose, why they felt comfortable or uncomfortable in disclosing, etc.).

Answer 13

Horizontal disclosure

Question 14

When interviewing a prospective new member for the group, the therapist should primarily focus on ____________ functioning levels

Answer 14

interpersonal

Question 15

While most of the sexually abused girls are in individual treatment, some are not. It should be made clear ahead of time to group members that big secrets need to be _________ ______. This serves to preemptively address future resistance.

Answer 15

let out

Question 16

Personal _______________ groups include psychotherapy, emotional relief, and mutual support within the helping group.

Answer 16

correction

Question 17

Experimental groups include T-groups, personal growth groups, and encounter groups. They are often designed to assist members in personal _____________ and often have a selective screening process

Answer 17

development

Question 18

Ormont identified five therapeutic aspects of groups:

Answer 18

1) Groups calm self destructive behavior, 2) groups enable members to experience how others respond to them, 3) groups allow the opportunity for immediate self-definition, 4) groups allow diverse views of behavior, and 5) groups allow the members to practice new behaviors.

Question 19

Group therapy is not ______ term, and resolutions are expected to come in a ______ time.

Answer 19

long; short

Question 20

The ideal procedural norm of group therapy is characterized by (mneumonic USA)

Answer 20

Unstructured,
Spontaneous, and
Authentic interaction

Question 21

Seven areas of internal group dynamics

Answer 21

Communication patterns
Cohesiveness
Norms
Role expectations
Status
Group culture

Question 22

What is CHASE in group therapy?

Answer 22

Charm
Honesty
Acceptable Self-disclosure (limited)
Empathy
No technique takes precedence over these qualities in a therapist in group therapy.

Question 23

Therapist pays attention to verbal and non-verbal communication

Answer 23

Active Listening

Question 24

Helping groups recognize thems that they hare in common with one another. Encourages interaction among group members

Answer 24

Linking

Question 25

Keeping unproductive behavior from disrupting group (i.e., redirecting a member, halting monopolization)

Answer 25

Blocking

Question 26

• Directing the focus on group members rather than the therapist;
• Encourages them to take action and interact with each other.

Answer 26

Facilitating here-and-now interactions

Question 27

Therapist listens to group discussion and points out common themes; relates what has occurred during the group process and how members have changed and grown.

Answer 27

Summarizing

Question 28

Internal group dynamic: Verbal and nonverbal communication

Answer 28

Communication patterns

Question 29

Internal group dynamic:

Question 30

Internal group dynamic: An open, supportive, and accepting group has a strong affinity for each other and toward the group.

Answer 30

Cohesiveness

Question 31

Internal group dynamic:
Defined as norms, roles, expectations, and status that let a group function effectively, if not always smoothly.

Answer 31

Social control

Question 32

Internal group dynamic: Rules of behavior (implied or understood, informal/formal, veiled/obvious). These are usually discussed in the first session both from the therapist and set as a group.

Answer 32

Norms

Question 33

Internal group dynamic: Different functions of group members including task & maintenance roles and individual roles

Answer 33

Roles

Question 34

Internal group dynamic: Status outside the group, combined with behavior within the group, contributes to “pecking order” of members. Willingness to conform to group norms is affected by this status

Answer 34

Status