Types of Groups Flashcards
Evaluation groups are designed to?
Gather info about the individual’s task and group interaction skills that can be used to establish goals and plan intervention. -Often therapeutic in process-
Task-oriented groups are designed to?
Assist members in becoming aware of their needs, values, ideas, and feelings through performance of a shared task.
Developmental groups offer __ levels of interaction.
5
In developmental groups, what are the 5 levels of interaction?
Parallel, project, egocentric, cooperative, and mature
Describe parallel (developmental) groups?
Use individual tasks with minimal interaction required
Describe project (developmental) groups?
Consist of common, short-term activities requiring some interaction and cooperation.
Describe egocentric (developmental) groups?
Require joint interaction on a long-term tasks; however completion of the task is not the focus. The members are beginning to express their needs and address those of others.
Describe cooperative (developmental) groups?
Members learn to work together cooperatively, not specifically to complete a task, but to enjoy each other’s company and meet emotional needs.
Describe mature (developmental) groups?
They are responsive to all member’s needs and can carry out a variety of tasks. There is good balance between carrying out the task and meeting needs of members.
In an acute care psychiatric setting, which group
treatment is the most appropriate for individuals
with disorganized psychosis?
Directive group treatment: a highly structured
approach used in acute care for minimally
functional individuals.
What type of group structure would be most
appropriate for individuals with substance abuse?
A task group is appropriate for substance abuse
disorders.
Thematic groups are designed for?
Learning specific skills
Topical groups focus on?
The discussion of activities and issues outside of the group that are current or anticipated.
Instrumental groups are concerned with
Meeting health needs and maintaining function
What is a Laissez-Faire leadership style?
Laissez-Faire is a “hands off” approach. Goals are
not stated, the purpose is not clear, members are
not discouraged or encouraged. This is for a
high-functioning group.
What is the optimum number of members for a
therapy group?
Five to six.
What is the optimum number of members for a
counseling group?
No more than eight members.
What would you do if you had ten people assigned
to your group?
Divide them into two subgroups.
What is autocratic leadership?
The leader exerts complete control.
What is democratic leadership?
This style can be a problem-solving style.
Group members feel safe to express views,
thoughts, and feelings.
What is the overall purpose of developmental groups?
Teach and develop members’ group interaction skills
What is the purpose of parallel groups?
Enable members to perform individualized tasks in the presence of others
minimally verbally and non-verbally interact
develop a basic level of awareness, trust, and comfort with others in the group.
What is the purpose of project groups?
Enable members to:
perform a shared, short-term activity in a cooperative manner
develop interactions beyond those that the activity requires; enable members to give and seek advice
What is the purpose of egocentric-cooperative groups?
Enable members to:
select and implement a long-range activity which requires interaction to complete
identify and meet the needs of themselves and others (e.g. safety, esteem)
What is the purpose of cooperative groups?
Enable members to:
engage in activities that facilitate the free expression of ideas and feelings; develop a sense of trust, love, belonging, and cohesion
identify and meet socio-emotional needs.
What is the purpose of mature groups?
Enable members to:
assume all functional socio-emotional and task roles within a group
reinforce behaviors which result in need-satisfaction and task completion
