The Group Counsellor

Question 1

The Co-leadership Model Advantages

Answer 1

• Decreases the chance of burnout
• Less overwhelming to respond to the needs of the group
• Co-leader peer supervision is beneficial
• Can be helpful in managing countertransference
• Co-leader can help process members’ reactions to other leader
• If one leader is absent, the group can still meet with the other

Question 2

The Co-leadership Model Cons

Answer 2

• Poor selection of a co-leader
• Random assignment to another leader
• Failure of the two leaders to meet regularly

Question 3

Practice-based evidence

Answer 3

collecting data directly from members about their group experience

Question 4

The Pros of Combining Research and Practice

Answer 4

• Allows group practitioners to remain flexible and responsive to new evidence
• Allows group practitioners to critically evaluate new developments in the field of group work
• Process- and outcomes-focused research of groups can help to demonstrate accountability

Question 5

Cons of Combining Research and Practice

Answer 5

• Lack of collaboration between researchers and practitioners
• experimental studies may have little practical value to group workers
• Practitioners and researchers need to develop mutual respect for what each can offer and increase their collaboration

Question 6

Personal Leadership Style

Answer 6

Refers to the manner in which the leader conducts or facilitates the group.

leaders must adjust their styles when leading different types of groups.

Question 7

attributes of Effective Group Leaders

Answer 7

Excel at the therapeutic relationship.

A willingness to engage in self-exploration to reduce negative counter-transference.

Empathy, creativity, and wisdom.

Tolerance of ambiguity and the ability to contain and manage personal anxiety.

Courage
Willingness to model
Presence – being touched by others’ pain, struggles, and joys.
Goodwill, genuineness and caring
Belief in group process
Openness
Non-defensiveness in coping with criticism
Become aware of subtle culture issues
Being able to identify with a client’s pain
Personal power
Stamina
Commitment to self-care
Self-awareness
Sense of humor
Inventiveness
Personal dedication and commitment

Question 8

Blocking

Answer 8

Group leaders have the responsibility to block certain activities of group members, such as questioning, probing, gossiping, invading another’s privacy, breaking con dences, and so forth. Blocking helps to establish group norms and is an important intervention, particularly during the group’s initial stages.

Question 9

common factors approach

Answer 9

proposes that different approaches and evidence-based practices in psychotherapy and counseling share common factors that account for much of the effectiveness of a psychological treatment.

focuses on the value of common elements across different theoretical systems such as empathic listening, support, warmth, developing a working alliance, opportunity for catharsis, practicing new behaviors, feedback, positive expectations of clients, working through one’s own con icts, understanding interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics, change that occurs outside of the therapy of ce, client factors, therapist effects, and earning to be self-re ective about one’s work

Question 10

Therapeutic alliance

Answer 10

Relies on the leader’s authentic self being seen as trustworthy and competent to care for group members.

You must be genuinely warm, caring, accepting , and act in accordance with who you are.

You need to develop your skills to the point where they are a part of you – not just something you use in a therapy session.