Group Intervention Flashcards
Experiential learning.
Learning by doing.
The utilization of research to qualify effective intervention strategies.
Evidence-based practice
A complex concept used by therapists who form a therapeutic relationship with clients and actively use their own intrapersonal and interpersonal knowledge to foster change in their clients.
Therapeutic use of self.
Conscious and unconscious forces within a group.
Group dynamics.
Deliberate reflection on the intersection patterns between group members following a group experience.
Group process.
Enactment of one’s typical interpersonal style.
Social microcosm.
Yalom’s therapeutic factor describing a complex process that leads to therapeutic change within groups
Interpersonal learning.
Stage of group development where members feel bonded to each other, share mutual identification, and can tolerate conflict among themselves.
Cohesiveness.
Sequential and predictable stages of growth in group functioning.
Group development.
Cole’s format for an OT group that encourages interpersonal communication skill development but can be adapted for lower functioning needs as well.
Seven step process for activity groups.
Sequential and predictable stages of growth in group functioning.
Group development.
Comparing one’s personal perceptions with other members in a group and receiving feedback
consensual validation.
Actual words spoken or used within a group.
content.
Pertaining to what is experienced in the present only.
“here and now”
Strategies used for practice implementation
intervention.
Occurring within one’s self.
intrapersonal.
Occurring within one’s self.
intrapersonal.
Codes or rules for behavior.
norms.
Normal course of development
ontogeny.
A defense mechanism; taking the unacceptable parts of one’s self and unconsciously placing them onto a person or environment.
projection.
Pertaining to the relationships within a group.
process.
Expected social behavior or position.
roles.
An activity or process with a tangible end product.
task.
Verbal and nonverbal interaction that occurs within a therapeutic relationship.
therapeutic communication.
A complex concept used by therapists who form a therapeutic relationship with clients and actively use their own intrapersonal and interpersonal knowledge to foster change in their clients.
Therapeutic use of self.
Cole’s format for an OT group that encourages interpersonal communication skill development but can be adapted for lower functioning needs as well.
Seven step process for activity groups.
Who is considered the father of OT
Dr. William R. Dunton jr.
What is the theory defended by Dunton ?
He recognized positive distraction with crafts
Remarkable events in the1920s?
This is the PROJECT ERA
Projects decreased boredom and keep pt active.
Not much social interaction, group purpose was working on projects or performance activities.
Group therapy wasn’t valued.
Remarkable events in the1940s?
Experiential learning was initiated by Kurt Lewin.
Therapeutic Observation
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Self.
Remarkable events in the 1937-1953?
SOCIALIZATION ERA
Group evolved for socialization.
Remarkable events in the 1954-1961?
PROCESS ERA.
Group dynamics and creating activities.
Remarkable events in the 1962-1969 ?
EGO BUILDING-PSYCODYNAMICS ERA
Changes affected the profession.
Repetition, practice, habit training.
Remarkable events in the 1970-1990?
ADAPTATION ERA.
medications help pt meet health needs, cope w/skills deficiencies, performance problems and manage environmental constraints
Remarkable events in the 1990-present?
WELLNESS ERA.
Emphasis on the health of pt.
Remarkable contributions from Gail Fildler
Founded the TASK-ORIENTED GROUP MODEL
Remarkable contributions from Ann Cronin Mosey
She believed:
OT should repeat the normal course of development.
OTA gives positive reinforcement encouraging success and feeling of social accomplishment .
Created 5 stages of developmental groups
List the 5 stages of developmental groups
- Parallel group (18 mo-2y)
- Project group (2-4 y)
- Egocentric cooperative group (5-7y)
- Cooperative group ( 9-12 y)
- Mature group ( 15-18 y)
Remarkable contributions from Kathy Kaplan
Designed DIRECTIVE GROUP
Let pt re-organized their behavior to a beginning level of competence.
Group needs to be offered daily, same time, same place/45min.
There has to be predictability in group sequence
1. Reality orientation.
2. Intro of the group members
3. Warm up activity
4. An activity experience.
5. Wrap up/summary
List the Kaplan’s 4 STGs
- Participate in activities in each session
- Interact verbally w/others
- Attend the group on time and stay for the entire group
- Initiate relevant ideas for group activities
Remarkable contribution from Mildred Ross
Designed INTEGRATIVE GROUP (predictable, consistent ) best for limitations in sensorimotor development, need stimulation and require cueing. OTA will select activities for sensory stimulation. Goal of the group is FACILITATE organized sensory, motor, affective, and cognitive response . Created 5 stages that OTA needs to adapt the activities.
List Ross’ 5 stages of adaptation
Stages 1-5
What is proprioception?
Awareness of muscle and joint position and muscle force.
What is stereognosis?
Ability to determine the shape and weight of an object by touching or lifting it.
What is group process?
The nature of the relationship between interactive individual
What is context ?
Words, facts, topics, used by speaker
What is consensual validation?
Concept of comparing one’s thoughts and feelings with others
What are the needs of Group Process?
Promoting interpersonal learning
Content of the group
3 steps when feedback
Mention 3 steps when giving feedback
- Give info about how a client’s behavior is being noticed and understood by others
- Group leader comments on how a client’s behavior reflects their self image on others
- Statement how client’s behaviors impact the group leader and group.
What do negative norms create?
Dissension rather than cohesiveness and trust.
What do positive norms create?
Follow the rules
Implicit
Non-verbal, indirect
Explicit
Discussed, verbal, expressed
How many phases Group development has?
Phase 1 orientation of the group
Phase 2 individual’s awareness of differences and conflicts among others in group
Phase 3 cohesiveness
OTA is a role model for ways to manage effective and non-effective communication patterns
Mention the leadership styles
Autocratic=dictator
Democratic= feedback: ownership/cohesiveness.
Laissez-faire= passive non directed, no leader influence
