Group Counseling Midterm

Question 1

Examples of group process

Answer 1

all the elements that are basic to the unfolding of a group from beginning to end such as group norms, trust, cohesion, conflict, member feedback, and development.

Question 2

Brief group

Answer 2

can be applied to any of the four other types, time-limited, structured groups with clear ground rules

Question 3

Task group

Answer 3

aims to foster accomplishing identified work goals

Question 4

Psychoeducational groups

Answer 4

aims to provide members with targeted education on a variety of psychological issues or informational deficits

Question 5

Counseling groups

Answer 5

aims at preventive and educational purposes, utilizing methods of interactive feedback within a here-and-now time framework

Question 6

Psychotherapy Groups

Answer 6

aims at remediation of in-depth psychological problems, reconstructing personality dimensions

Question 7

Group and multiculturalism

Answer 7

• Culturally skilled group counselors should be aware of their own personal values, attitudes, biases, etc., and have a general knowledge of how diverse backgrounds can affect the group process
• Cultural humility & cultural competence
• Bracketing- how do we not impose our values on the group

Question 8

Characteristics of Effective Group Leaders

Answer 8

Empathy, Humor, Courage, Willingness to Model, Presence, Goodwill/Genuineness and Caring, Belief in Group Process, Openness, Nondefensiveness in Coping with Criticism, Becoming Aware of Subtle Culture Issues, Being Able to Identify With a Client’s Pain, Personal Power, Stamina, Commitment to Self-Care, Self-Awareness, Sense of humor, Inventiveness, Personal Dedication and Commitment

Question 9

Counseling leadership skills (linking, facilitating)

Answer 9

Active listening, reflecting, clarifying, summarizing, facilitating, empathizing, interpreting, questioning, linking, confronting, supporting, suggesting, blocking, initiating, assessing, evaluating, modeling, terminating

Question 10

Co-leadership

Answer 10

• Pros: decreases chances of burnout, less overwhelming, peer supervision is beneficial, can help manage countertransference, assists in processing reactions, absence of one leader still allows the group to meet
• Cons: commonly due to poor selection of co-leader, random assignment to another leader, or failure of leaders to meet regularly

Question 11

Connecting research to group practice

Answer 11

-Practice/evidence-based research- treatments have been proven to work through research, commonly through collecting data directly from members about their group experience

• Combining research and practice allows for internal validity, responsiveness, critical evaluation of new developments, etc.

Question 12

Ethical

Answer 12

standards that govern the conduct of professional members, found in ethics codes

Question 13

Legal

Answer 13

minimum standards society will tolerate, enforced by rule of law

Question 14

Clinical (professional)

Answer 14

involve using professional judgement to act in accordance with ethical and legal mandates

Question 15

Cultural (moral)

Answer 15

include cultural variables and how this affects the way we understand and intervene with clients’ problems

Question 16

Informed Consent

Answer 16

A process of presenting the basic information about a group to group participants to assist them in deciding whether to be apart of the group

Question 17

Withdrawing from group

Answer 17

• Group members have autonomy to leave the group
• Differentiate between mandated group and voluntary group and what these consequences may be
• How the member will bring up withdrawing from the group, last session, group members processing

Question 18

Risks of Participation

Answer 18

• Misuse of power
• Self-disclosure
• Confidentiality
• Scapegoating
• Confrontation

Question 19

Confidentiality

Answer 19

• Foundation of a working group
• term for keeping private information of the group unless someone is to hurt themselves, hurt someone, or required by law

Question 19

Bracketing leader values

Answer 19

how do we not impose our values on the group

Question 20

Group Proposals

Answer 20

Rationale

Objectives

Practical considerations

Procedures

Evaluation

Question 21

Rationale

Answer 21

can help reduce social isolation and negative emotions, as well as increase positive peer relations and a sense of belonging.

Question 22

Objectives

Answer 22

to instill hope in clients and bring people together so that they can benefit from more support throughout the session.

Question 23

Practical considerations

Answer 23

Be brief and avoid overloading the group with too much information

Question 24

Pre-group screening

Answer 24

Building cohesion, informed consent, getting to know group members

Question 25

Procedures

Answer 25

a form of psychotherapy that usually involves four to ten participants and one or two group therapists.

Question 26

Evaluation

Answer 26

to determine whether group goals and objectives, including those of individual participants, have been met.

Question 27

Advantages of group

Answer 27

Support for new behaviors, encourages experimentation, is a microcosm of the real world, allows to see relation, provides optimal arena for members to discover perception of themselves by others, and helps members see that they are not alone

Question 28

Misconceptions about group

Answer 28

“Group is for everyone” “closeness is the main goal” “group pressure forces members to lose identity” “groups are artificial and unreal” etc

Question 29

Co-leadership pt. 2

Answer 29

Co leaders share equal responsibility in forming the group, meet in advance to clarify purpose hopes and expectations of meeting these objectives, and requires a good working relationship