GROUPS Flashcards
A primary task of yours early on is to create and maintain the group and to build the culture of the group. Within this context, the code of behavioral ______ must be established.
NORMS
A primary task of the group leader is to establish a code of behavioral rules or norms for group to be able to follow. This is necessary for the initial structure of the group.
who is the primary unifying force?
the therapist
the more members want time to share, the ______ the group will have.
more energy
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:vv
to the here and now
who are the agents of change?
the group and therapist are the agents of change
as the therapist, humor can be an excellent __ tool
modeling
Modeling occurs on an ongoing basis as clients observe therapists. Humor is one method of modeling that has the ability to communicate acceptance, bring levity, and encourage members to moving on.
This group is very active. All members are participating, but at different levels and paces. Pertaining to self-disclosure, ______ is the key.
the subject aspect
What does the group member interview do?
1) It screens out psychopaths and sociopaths, as well as those who are hostile or who do not possess adequate ego strength for group dynamics; 2) It allows potential members to get to know the group leader; and 3) It allows the group leader to explain rules, goals, the format of the group, and members’ rights.
Though no members knew each other at the beginning of the group formation, there appears to be some genuine intimacy in the group. As therapist, one of your functions is to assist members in the development of:
Non-judgmental acceptance and extensive self-disclosure
Explanation: As a therapist and group leader, your function is to assist members in the development of non-judgmental acceptance and extensive self-disclosure. Helping to foster an environment for active involvement and a willingness to change is also important.
Angela shares that her last therapist told her once that he was complying to the bare minimum of ethical standards. What kind of ethics was he practicing?
Mandatory Ethics
What is anti-cohesiveness for groups
continued tardiness, absences, subgrouping, disruptive extra group formation
what takes precedence?
physical survival of the group
Factors that affect group dynamics and function?
- Size (10-12 is ideal)
- Format (closed vs open)
- Frequency and Duration (children/teens prefer shorter more frequent; adults typically like 60-90 min 1xweek)
- Voluntary participation or mandated (try to inspire motivation by letting them vent)
- Developmental stages (typical stages)
- setting (secure and comfortable)
7 areas of internal group dynamics
- communication patterns
- cohesiveness
- social control
- norms
- role expectations
- status
- group culture
as much as possible the group member interview should focus on ?
interpersonal functioning
unique factor of support in groups
Within a therapeutic group setting, support is a primary and unique factor. This may come in the form of other members providing support, understanding, and caring to assist members in feeling safe. This factor helps individuals to reveal themselves and share with others in ways they do not in other aspects of their lives.
existential group therapy paradigm
Existential group processes concentrate on the subjective nature of central issues of life, the concept of death being one of these subjects.
Existential groups focus on the subject of death; with grappling with death comes a realization of ______ group members.
the meaning of living
according to gazda, what is a guidance group
Gazda identified guidance groups to be one of the major types. Guidance groups are characterized by a primary focus on prevention of future problems facing high risk populations. ex: pregnant teenage girl in group from federal agency for high risk youth
education group
Shaw identified education groups as study groups that are initially set up and designed to address advanced learning with demographically similar members. ex: nursing school peers studying for a final
Toseland and Rivas held that there are five theories that are importance for group therapy practice:
1) psychoanalytic theory, 2) learning theory, 3) field theory, 4) social exchange theory, and 5) systems theory.
group therapy and helping others
Group therapy offers members a unique opportunity in the form of an opportunity to genuinely help others. As many clients come to therapy feeling inadequate in various ways, the group therapy format allows for helping others and consequently increasing members’ self-esteem and self-worth.
Group therapy research shows that ______ is prevalent among group members in relation to group leader behavior.
Imitative behavior
Explanation: Research shows that therapists exert a strong influence on the communication behaviors within the group and members often take on imitative behaviors.
Within the group setting, belonging, acceptance, and approval are among components of:
group cohesiveness
