Intervention In Groups Flashcards
Ch 8
Socialization, support, task completion, camaraderie, information sharing, normative influence, empowerment, and governance.
All of these are functions of a group.
To accomplish a specific outcome or task. The focus is on problem solving and making decisions to achieve this outcome
Task groups
To convey knowledge and information to a number of individuals.
Teaching groups
To teach participants effective ways to deal with emotional stress arising from situation no or developmental crisis
Supportive therapeutic groups
allows clients to talk about their fears and relieve feelings of isolation while receiving comfort and advise from others undergoing similar experiences
Self-help groups
the difference between psychosocial treatment in which a number of clients meet together with a therapist for purposes of sharing, ganging personal insight, and improving interpersonal coping strategies
Group therapy
Members leave and others join at any time during the group existence
Open-ended group
All members join at the time the group is organized and end membership when a specific time period has been reached
Closed ended groups
Observing progress another group member was similar problems has made
Installation of Hope
Realizing that they are not alone with their problems, thoughts, and feelings
Universality
Sharing of knowledge
Imparting of information
Giving assistance and support to each other within turn creates a positive self-image and self growth
Altruism
Experiencing early family conflicts that have been unresolved
Corrective recapitulation of primary family group
Feedback from others
Socialization techniques development
Psychosocial skills and developmental tasks
Imitative behavior