Initial Stage Flashcards
1
Q
Initial Stage
Characteristics
A
- Test the atmosphere
- Learn what is expected
- Low risk-taking
- Group cohesion and trust
- Members are concerned with whether they are included or excluded
- Negative reactions may surface
- Trust versus mistrust
- Periods of silence
- Deciding who they can trust
- Learning basic attitudes of respect
2
Q
Initial Stage
Member Functions
A
- Take active steps to create a trusting climate
- Learn to express your feelings and thoughts
- Be willing to express fears, hopes, concerns, and expectations
- Be willing to make yourself known
- Be involved in the creation of group norms
3
Q
Initial Stage
Leader Functions
A
- Teach participants some general guidelines
- Develop ground rules and set norms
- Teach and reinforce the basics of group process
- Model facilitative dimensions
- Be open with the members
- Clarify the division of responsibility
- Provide a degree of structuring
- Assist members in sharing what they are thinking
- Teach members basic interpersonal skills
- Assess the needs of the group
4
Q
Initial Group
Group Norms
A
- Allowing for silence
- Respect
- Track the humor
- Certain amount of time
- If people are withholding, how do we move past?
