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 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.
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
Helping to foster an environment for active involvement and a willingness to change is also important.
What behaviors cause 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
According to Gazda, what is a guidance group?
Guidance groups are characterized by a primary focus on the prevention of future problems facing high-risk populations.
Examples: a pregnant teenage girl in a group from a 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