pmhnp2 Flashcards
recognition seeker
client who talks about their personal accomplishments in effort to gain attention
Autocratic leadership style
the group facilitator that interrupts exchanges between angry clients
Laissez-faire Leadership
When leadership has very little input
Democratic style
Leader is resource: guides groups in decision making
Autocratic leadership
Leader has complete control of group. selects activity and chooses structure, very little member input.
Universality
When people realize they are not alone in their problems. This reduces anxiety
Installation of hope
The members have hope and expect the group to work
Imparting information
Can be advise or psychodynamic insight, formal and informal sharing of information
Altruism
Group members Giving help to others gives members a sense of wellbeing. Individuals increase self esteem through actual caring and concern
Orientation phase
Introduces self and members may complement the leader and compete for roles. They have not established trusts and and have a fear of not being accepted.
working phase
members begin to look to each other instead of to the leader for guidance. Members begin to accept criticism from each other and use ti to constructively to foster change
termination phase
the group leader helps the members process their feelings of loss
termination phase
the group leader helps the members process their feelings of loss. They encourage members to provide feedback and accept criticism to foster change.
This can lead to feelings of abandonment and anger.
Can help members deal with future losses
AA or self help groups
Members run the group with leadership rotating Among members. would not have structured exercises
Socialization group
techniques such as feedback and instruction are helpful
empowerment group
The belief that work tasks contribute to larger purpose
How should chairs be arranged
in a circle fosters interaction
therapeutic group size
5 - 10 members
role of a group leader
encouraging group to solve problems
PMHNP can lead
teaching and therapeutic groups