Transition Stage Flashcards
1
Q
Transition Stage
Characteristics
A
- Anxiety
- Silence
- Establishing trust
- Deal effectively with defensiveness
- Control and power issues
- Goal: to create a safe and trusting climate that encourages members to take risks
2
Q
Transition Stage Members Characteristics (how they are acting)
A
- Test the leader and other members to determine how safe the environment is
- Struggle between wanting to play it safe and wanting to risk getting involved
- Observe the leader to determine if they are trustworthy
- Learn how to express themselves so that others will listen
- Recognize and deal with resistance
3
Q
Transition Stage
Common Fears and Anxieties Experienced by Members
A
- Fear of Self-Disclosure
- Fear of Being Exposed and Vulnerable
- Fear of Rejection
- Fear of Being Misunderstood or Judged
- Fear of Being Challenged or Singled Out
- Fear of Losing Control
4
Q
Transition Stage Member Functions (what they need to do)
A
- Recognize and express persistent reactions; unexpressed feelings may contribute to a climate of distrust
- Respect their own defenses but work with them
- Move from dependence to independence
- Learn how to confront others in a constructive manner
- Work through conflicts rather than remain silent or form subgroups outside sessions
5
Q
Transition Stage
Group Members Who Pose a Challenge for Leaders
A
- Silence and lack of participation
- Monopolistic behavior
- Storytelling
- Questioning
- Giving advice
- Dependency
- Offering pseudosupport
- Hostile behavior
- Acting superior
- Socializing
- Intellectualizing
- Members becoming assistant leaders
6
Q
Transition Stage
Challenges Faced by Leaders
A
- To provide a safe environment with clear boundaries
- To intervene in the group in a sensitive and timely manner
7
Q
Transition Stage
Leader Functions
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- Teach members the value of dealing fully with conflict
- Assist members in recognizing their own defensive patterns
- Teach members to respect anxiety and defensive behavior and to work constructively with attempts at self-protection
- Model how to deal directly and tactfully with any challenge
- Encourage members to express reactions that pertain to here-and-now happenings in the session
8
Q
Transition Stage
Coleader Issues
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- Negative reactions toward one leader
- Challenges to both leaders
- Dealing with problem behaviors
- Dealing with countertransference
9
Q
Transition Stage
Barometer of Trust in Group
A
- When there is a low level of trust in the group:
- Show up late, leave early, or miss sessions
- Be reluctant to participate due to their fear of being confronted
- Be unwilling to initiate personally meaningful work
- Deny that they have any problems or concerns
- Hide behind global statements and intellectualization
- Be unwilling to deal with conflict in the group
