Group Counseling Mid-Term – Flashcards
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George Gazda
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formed ASGW Assoc. for Specialists in Group Work (division of ACA) (1970s) group leadership influences members/aggressive leaders= group casualitiesdevelpmtal group counseling to teach basic life skills (1980s)
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definition of a group
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collection of 2 or more individuals meet in face2face interaction interdependent awareness of belonging to group purpose to achieve mutually agreed-on goals
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group work
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to reach their mutual goals, which may be intrapersonal, interpersonal, or work related. The goals of the group may include: the accomplishment of tasks related to work, education, personal development, personal and interpersonal problem solving, or remediation of mental and emotional disorders.
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Purpose of group before 1900s
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primarily to distribute information to immigrants, poor, & those mental challenges
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moral therapy
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philosophy of treatment that emphasized treating mentally ill people with compassion and understanding, rather than shackling them in chains (before 1900s)
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Jane Addams
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social worker and leader in the settlement house movement; she founded Hull House in 1889 (Forerunner to T-groups) which helped improve the lives of poor immigrants in Chicago, used to help them understand selves & environment. Now is known as group social work
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Joseph Pratt
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Boston physician, formed the first formal not education/task but counseling/therapy group 1905-1923; formed group with issues of tuberculosis
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Jesse Davis
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the principal of Grand Rapids High School in Michigan designed 1st children's group to stress the funtionality of a group as an environment in which students learn life skills, values, & citizenship. 1907
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Army Alpha and Beta intelligence test
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psychological group test (1909-1919) groups were used to treat fatigued soldier
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J. M. Levy
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actually Jacob Moreno published paper on group methods under that name, stressed the psychoanalytic/social psychological perspectives of individuals working together
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collective counseling
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Adler (1920) child guidance group in Vienna, group approach to understand child's problem were related to family issues
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Jacob Moreno
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WWII produced shortage of counselors in US hence term 'group therapy' & 'group psychotherapy' (1931), father of psychodrama (1920s), found that individuals involved in theatric productions w/o scripts (role-play) had cathartic reaction (curative): "act out feelings" founder, American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama (ASGPP) (1940s)
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1930-1939
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Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) formed group guidance & educational publications increased "guidance hour" in schools to establish friendly relationships, discover needs & abilities, & develop right attitude toward home, school, & community group work recognized as a specialty
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phyloanalysis
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Trigant Burrow (leader) studied how social forces affect behavior, stressing biological & interactive principles of group behavior (phylo) (1930s) beginning of psychoanalytic group therapy
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Samuel Slavson
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Originally an engineer, but eventually developed group therapy using play therapy. Founder of American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)
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Kurt Lewin
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Is credited with the term 'group dynamics' his approach field theory ( interaction btwn individuals & their environment) interested in what motivated individuals. (1940s) help establish basic skills training group which evolved to T-groups (training groups) applied feedback to group work Gestalt psychologists "here & now" group discussions superior to individual instruction for changing people's ideas & behavior
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Wilfred Bion
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focused on group cohesiveness and group dynamics that promoted the progression of a group. broke away from Freud such as family is basic group characterized emotional patterns as work group "W" or basic assumption "BA" anti-work group (1940s)
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Rudolph Dreikurs
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Adler's student, first to discuss the use of group therapy in private practice; also introduced Adlerian principals to the treatment of children - parent groups
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John Bell
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treated family as strangers in group therapy open discussion to solve family problem
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Virginia Satir
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was often empathic with the family. She identified five styles of relating with a family. To explore relationships within the family, she used techniques such as family sculpting and taking a family life chronology. (1950s)
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Nathan Ackerman
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The theory of psychodynamic family counseling, was concerned with the internal feelings and thoughts of each individual as well as the dynamics between then. Prior to Ackerman, it was considered inappropriate to include family members in analytic treatment sessions. cure dysfunction (1950s)
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Gregory Bateson
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known for seeing families in similar ways to machines
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encounter groups
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Carl Rogers personal growth groups emphasizes personal development (1970s) also sensitivity group focuses on individual's awareness of emotions & behavior of others
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total quality group
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work groups in Japan to address quality issues (1950s)
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marathon group
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help individuals to become more honest, real, genuine w/self George Bach & Fred Stoller (1960s)
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Esalen Institute
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Institute established in the 1960s to explore human potential Fritz Perls - Gestalt therapy in group setting
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Eric Berne
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father of Transactional Analysis (TA) - who put Freud in everyday lingo with Parent ego [Superego], filled with shoulds, oughts, and musts to guide morality. (1960s)
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William Schutz
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illustrated through group work those individuals can take care of their interpersonal needs for inclusion, control, and affection through groups and stressed the use of nonverbal communication such as touching or hugging in groups. (1960s)
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Jack Gibb
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studied competitive & cooperative behaviors as contagious in groups; behavior in 1 sparks behavior in others (1960s)
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Yalom 11 Curative Factors (1971)
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-Imparting information -Installation of hope -Universality -Altruism -Corrective reenactment -Development of social interaction techniques -Imitative behaviors -Interpersonal learning -Existential factors -Catharsis -Group cohesion
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groupthink
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Irving Janis created the term to emphasize the detrimental power that groups may exert over member to force them to conform (1971)
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general (group) system theory
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James Durkin (1980s) examines how circular causality (systemically) as opposed to linear causality (cause &effect) can be used in groups
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Decade of Ethics
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1980s Code of Ethics drafted & formed then revised in 1989
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dialectic behavior therapy
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Marsha Linehan (1990s) CBT therapy involves skills training in problem-solving techniques, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills; relatively new treatment for borderline personality disorder and related conditions involving dysregulation and impulsivity
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cooperative learning groups
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a method of instruction that has students working together in groups, usually with the goal of completing a specific task. (1990s)
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focus groups
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small groups of people (representative sample) brought together to talk about issues or candidates. (1990s) Too small to provide estimates of public opinion, but they are useful for testing the appeal of ads, terms, slogans, ect.
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group leader training
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focus on intentional modeling identifying critical incidents for members examining event & member reaction deriving meaning & self-understanding from events applying new understanding towards personal change
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3 primary contact groups
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group guidance: preventive & growth engendering group counseling: preventive, growth, & remedial group psychotherapy: remedial Gazda states group move on continuum
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TRAC model
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delineates group process & management and types of specialty groups nature of management (x-axis): facilitation to leadership nature of group process (y-axis): task achievement to process enhancement
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TRAC model quadrants
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Contacting: process & catalytic function Acquiring: access & expansion of info and awareness Relating: restructure/rehearsal new behavior Tasking: control, efficiency, achievement
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Johari Window
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A model of mutual understanding that encourages disclosure and feedback to increase our own open area and reduce the blind, hidden, and unknown areas.
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Johari Window Quadrants
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I. Open: info known to self & others II. Hidden: info known to self & not others III. Blind: unknown to self & know by others IV. Unknown: unknown to self & others
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psychoeducation groups
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education is treatment & perceptions may change these groups provide education and skill building for growth and prevention, management, and remediation of problems. structured by central theme/particular population used in schools & community and by social services, mental health agencies, and universities,
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counseling groups
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focus on interpersonal process and problem-solving strategies that stress conscious thoughts, feelings, and behavior. remedial, mild, & situational problems outcome: growth & development, self-awareness leader emphasizes "here & now" and encourages growth, helps set goals & create plan to obtain
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psychotherapy group
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It is depth-oriented remedial and rehabilitative for more serious problems. It is supportive, reconstructive, involves depth analysis, is analytical, focuses on the unconsious, emphasis on neurotics and serve emotional problems, and is long term. reconstruct personality or character of members lead by a professional with advanced training.
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personal growth group
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sometimes referred to as support groups, aim to help members cope with particular difficulties. developmental issues that arise in transitions less focused on personality of individuals short-term and intensive for personal growth leader technique increase open communication, increase emotional experience and self-awareness
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self-help group
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Leaderless or nonprofessionally guided groups in which members assist each other with a specific problem, voluntary groups of people who share the same problem (overheating, gambling, drug addiction, etc) - Members meet regularly, often with a therapist present to: - Discuss problems - Share solutions - Give and receive support (ex: Alcoholics Anonymous)
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task facilitation group
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focuses on training & consciousness raising help members develop skills to interact effectively w/ others in task-oriented interpersonal settings leader techniques to increase self-awareness as it relates to sensitivity to others improve functioning tasks center around problem-solving & decision making
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closed group
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Shuts its gates after the start of therapy (or after 1-3 sessions). Often these groups are brief therapy groups. Meet weekly for 6 month or less. Long term closed groups mostly in prisons, etc. promotes cohesiveness
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open group
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New members can join after the group begins, allows for more group stability. Disadvantage is groups members that are added late miss some information or experiences.
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ideal length of session
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1.5 hours, even if critical issues being discussed (for adults). Longer than this people lose attention span/fatigue group members. Children's groups should be shorter and meet more frequently (1hr)
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ideal size of group
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6-8 members, could be less with elementary aged children (3-4)
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group dynamics
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the forces operating in groups that affect the way members relate to and work with one another. the process through which inputs are translated into outputs, influences individual behavior. Lewin thought that many factors contribute to it
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ideal group duration
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6-16 sessions (shorter for children)
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group content
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information within and purpose of the group
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group process
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Refers to interaction (verbal & non-verbal) between the group members. Also includes the different roles that people assume in a group. As the group develops more time is spent on process than content.
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7 types of group processes
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contagion, conflict , anxiety, consensual validation, universality, family reenactment, instillation of hope
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contagion
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an emotional/physical reaction from the group, one member cries other members cry, the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people
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conflict
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all groups experience it; depends on how leader handle it makes a difference
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consensual validation
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checking one's behavior with others; done by questioning, confronting, & affirming individually or with a group
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subgrouping
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two or more members develop a group within a group
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factors in preplanning a group
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• clarifying of purpose: what is the group to accomplish • group setting: an environment that's quiet, comfortable •time & size: how long & how many •membership: heterogeneous or homogeneous •goals: expected or planned outcomes •commitment: voluntary or mandatory •openness: consideration of new ideas & actions •risk taking: willingness to engage new thoughts & behaviors •attitudes: how members & leaders perceive tasks & others
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content questions
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• What do we have to do? • What do we need to do to accomplish our goals? *warm-up
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process questions
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• Who am I? • Who am I with you? *warm-up • Who are we together? *action
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system terms
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• Differentiating: taking care of their needs by themselves • Integrating: doing things with others members constantly deciding to between the two. leader helps members balance between them.
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group structure
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• refers to both the physical setup of a group as well as the interaction of each group member in relation to the group as a whole physical structure should be practical (circle, chain, wheel, Y, theatre style)
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group exercises
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promote a positive atmosphere, used as a catalyst to activate groups, encourage members to take risk, provide learning to move group, help or shift focus, increase risk taking, increase comfortability timing & instruction are everything
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Theatre of Spontaneity
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1st step into psychodrama
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types of group exercises
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verbal interpersonal activities - introducing oneself to the group and answering questions non-verbal interpersonal - "changing seats"—asking select members or an entire group to change seats Intrapersonal activities: an exercise is done alone at first and then shared and explored with others at a later time verbal intrapersonal - draw a picture & share non-verbal intrapersonal - body relaxation techniques
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group interaction
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the way members relate to one another •consists of nonverbal and verbal behaviors and the attitudes that go with them. •The meaning of nonverbal behaviors cannot be assumed • on a continuum, from extremely nondirective to highly directive track who speaks to whom & how often member speaks, observe silence
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member's role
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• "a dynamic structure within an individual (based on needs, cognitions, and values), which usually comes to life under the influence of social stimuli or defined positions" (Munich & Astrachan, 1983, p. 20). manifestation based on that individual's expectation of self and others and the interaction one has in particular groups and situations roles do not define overall identity of individual; though, they influence how they act
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facilitative/building role
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adds to the functioning of the group in a positive way. initiators in the group
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maintenance role
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relationship building group behavior. Supportive, and constructive interpersonal relationships, helps balance
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blocking role
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behavior that inhibits either team performance or that of individual members; anti group/outsider
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role collision
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conflict between the role and individual plays in the ouside world and the one experienced with the group ex. an active participant
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Role incompatibility
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member is given a role within the group that s/he does not want or is comfortable with
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Role confusion/ambiguity
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member does not know what role to perform; this usually happens in a leaderless group
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Role transition
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member expected to move from one role to another as the group progresses and individual doesn't feel comfortable doing so
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Irvin Yalom
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the first specialists in group work to delineate positive primary group variables based on research he conducted with others on therapy groups. positive variables = 11 curative factors
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sociometry
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study of group relationships
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Yalom's negative group variables
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•avoiding conflict: silencing those who disagree w/group •abdicating group responsibilities: takes no responsibility & place all on leader •psychic numbing: anesthetizing to contradictions within the group •becoming narcissistic: encouraging cohesiveness w/ hatred
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ways to learn group dynamics
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• Videotaping • Journaling • Outdoor experiences • Simulation games for team building • Sociometrics • Learning integration
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3 basic styles of group leadership (Lewin)
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authoritarian, democratic, & laissez-faire
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authoritarian leader
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Theory X - leader is the expert, tends to be rigid & conventional in their beliefs, controlling structure: wheel b/c leader centered group emphasis on personality of one giving that person much power & trust (leader-centered) good during crisis or chaos
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democratic leader
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Theory Y - trust members to develop their own potential & others cooperate, collaborate, & share power w/ members self-awareness & develop the guru within (Rogers) good for openness & establishing trust
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laissez-faire leader
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leader does not provide structure or direction for group. group-centered focusing on members & interpersonal processes. slow to establish agenda & set goals used to decrease intimidation, increase like ability usually leads to no accomplishment
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Theory Z leader
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leader that encourage members to participate & trust members to meet individual and collective goals thru interaction
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leaderless group
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group for mutual support, usually end creating some leadership style that is comfortable to the group
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group leader skills different from individual
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facilitating: open up communication protecting: protect member for attack of other members blocking: stop counterproductive behavior
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linking
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intervention used to connect one member to one or more other members. connecting persons with one another by pointing out to them what they share in common.
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diagnosing
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leader identifies certain behaviors & categorizes it. based on leader observation (for example, observation of group blaming instead of productive). leader looks for ways to overcome these behaviors
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reality testing
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member has to make a major decision. other members give input to the member
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modification
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designed to get potentially productive feedback from a group member. member gave negative feedback to the member; leader tries to persuade member to restate feedback constructively
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delegating
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leader gives members task like observing or maybe leading - to share responsibility.
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creativity
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insight, meaning, & synergy occur with it. leaders should be skilled in divergent in ways of thinking & behaving.
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group leader roles
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traffic director: make members aware of behaviors that promote or inhibit communication modeler of appropriate behavior: interactional catalyst: promote interaction w/o saying it (ex. may look at member when needs to respond) communicator facilitator: leader reflect feelings & content
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withdrawal from conflict
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leader distance from conflict & postpones interventions. good for further observation to collect data w/o becoming overly involved. help to avoid taking sides disadv: conflict may escalate & ineffective in dealing with crisis
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suppressing conflict
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down play conflict when issues are minor & unimportant and relationship is more important. disadv: doesn't resolve issue & feeling may erupt later leader may be seen as weak or insensitive
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integrating conflict
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consensus is the idea; get all members to reexamine a situation & identify points of agreement. (ex. mediation -3rd party hears conflict & render decision) increase group commitment disadv: very timely to implement & resistance of members set aside own goals for the group
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use of compromise to resolve conflict
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giving up a little to avoid conflict. win-win in cooperative behavior & collaborative efforts. good when resources are limited & members are flexible (ex. negotiation) disadv: individuals may inflate wants for larger gain & final outcome may ineffective or less desirable
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use of power to resolve conflict
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imposition of one will over another. power is based on status or personality. position power (immature relationships) personal power (mature relationship) individual uses ability to persuade. good to solve problems quickly (limited time) and save relationships & alleviate resentment & revenge
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co-leadership
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Sharing of leadership between two therapists: needed when there are a lot of group members The goal is to increase observations, knowledge and skills, model effective behaviors works best they have similar philosophy & group style
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advantages of co-leadership
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ease of handling difficult situations use of modeling feedback from different perspective helps avoid burnout shared specialized knowledge pragmatics: ability to cover for one another
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limitations of co-leadership
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lack of coordinated efforts too leader focused competition between leaders collusion: co-leader form alliance w/ group member to address disliked qualities of the other leader
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types of co-leadership
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alternated, shared, apprenticed
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cutting off
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used to stop members from continuing to ramble & help focus "you seem to be repeating yourself, see if you can make a sentence & let's hear from someone else." making sure that new material is not introduced into the group too late in the session for the group to deal with it adequately
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drawing off
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directly invites members to comment or give input; used to encourage participation or go deeper "What your thoughts about that"
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holding focus
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helps members focus on specific topic or person for a length of time. "Let's conclude our focus on risk-taking before we move on"
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Tuckman & Jensen stages (5)
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Forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning
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Gazda stages (4)
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exploratory, transition, action, termination
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Trotzer stages (5)
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security, acceptance, responsibility, work, closing
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Yalom stages (4)
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1. orientation 2. conflict 3. cohesion 4. termination
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Corey stages (9)
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formation, orientation/exploration, transition, working, consolidation/termination, follow-up/evaluation
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Gladding stages (9)
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forming/orientation, transition (storming/norming), performing/working, mourning/termination
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steps to forming a group
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Step 1: Developing a Rationale for the Group Step 2: Deciding on a Theoretical Format Step 3: Weighing Practical Considerations Step 4: Publicizing the Group Step 5: Screening and Pre-training and Step 6: Selecting Group Members Step 7. Selecting a Group Leader
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Tasks of beginning a group
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Dealing with apprehension: anxiety Reviewing members' goals and contracts: individual and/or group; restate purpose & have members state goal Specifying more clearly or reiterating group rules (summarizing): rationale behind each rule Setting limits Promoting a positive interchange among members so they will want to continue (Weiner, 1984
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screening of group members
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essential to screen to determine if the group is right for the individual at the particular time. prescreening for group: identify needs, expectations, & commitment challenge myths & misconceptions convey information
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pre-training
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orienting group members on what to expect of the group before it ever meet
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ideal candidate for group
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individual who has a specific goal, who has lessen the fears of a group, who are comfortable with their role & surroundings, must be willing to contribute, mature (immature, self-centered, hostile, closed individual are not ideal for group)
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heterogeneous vs. homogeneous group
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hetero: best for intensive group therapy with focus on personality change homo: best for support & have focused; task groups
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group leader skills - promoting positive interchange
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be enthusiastic drawing out holding the focus on interesting topics shifting the focus when irrelevant/uninteresting cutting off hostile
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manipulators
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subtle ways or not so use of feelings & behaviors members use to get what they want. angry & unresolved issues of control fix: reframing destructive acts in positive way
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resisters
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angry or frustrated & don't wan to participate, act as barriers. fix: drawing out and/or confront & interpret in a reflective manner
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monopolizers
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dominates the conversation of the group, not allowing others to participate fix: cutting off
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silent members
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sign of hostility or shyness, nonassertive reflecting or delay in assessing feelings. fix: drawing out, & acceptance by group
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users of sarcasm
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mask of feelings with smart language; help member express anger more directly & get feedback from other members
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opening a group
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known as the critical incident in the life of the group general lead, opening statement with purpose, intro exercise...Q&A
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beginning a group - structure
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promotes group cooperation, decreases anxiety, inclusion, but restrict responsibility & freedom question is what degree of structure members look to lead for structure & answers
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beginning a group - involvement
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structured exercises are creative way to do it. discussing info & specific concerns to the group helps
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beginning a group - group cohesion
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we-ness, expressive arts best to help; doesn't fully manifest until norming. universality helps also.
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joining
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the process by which members connect with one another psychologically and physically - icebreakers
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clarifying the purpose
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Sometimes members unintentionally bring up material that is not appropriate for a beginning session or the overall purpose of the group
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transition period
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after the forming & before the norming stage (2nd or 3rd session)
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storming
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members begin to compete with others to find their place in the group, involves struggles over power & control, can be overt (e.g., arguing) and covert (e.g., withdrawal), Associated with a lot of fears
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primary tension
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awkwardness about being in a strange group
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secondary tension
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intragroup conflict
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quiet storming
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form of avoidance of conflict, may get stuck if conflict is avoid or dwelled on. then conflict become destructive.
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conflict resolution
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views conflict as negative & destructive; focus is to end it
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conflict management
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conflict can be positive, needs to be direct towards a constructive dialogue. helps overcome resistance, release tension, strengthen relationships
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informational power
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those who know more or "have information" have power
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influential power
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based on persuasion or manipulation to influence
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authoritative power
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influence based on position
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resistance
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behavior that moves the group away from conflict, discomfort, conflict, or potential growth. leader should not react with resistance & defensiveness
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intellectualization
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use of sophisticated words & thoughts to avoid dealing with personal feelings
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questioning
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using questions to disguise statements "safety net" leader can ask members to make "I" statements and phrase questions as a statement
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advice giving
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instructing other member on what to do in order to avoid dealing with own issues
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band-aiding
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misuse of support; overly supportive of others to avoid fully expressing own emotional pain
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dependency
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encourages band-aiders & advice-givers, present themselves as helpless & incapable but will not receive feedback
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attack on the leader
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most direct form of resistance, contribute to subgrouping, could be justified. leader should address immediately & determine underlying variables in a non defensive, open manner
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task processing in storming
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regresses during storming, more focus on personal matters
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scapegoat
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project the group's issues on to one person
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working thru storming
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process observer leveling: draw out silent members & bring understanding to overly active members talk thru as a group feedback (informal - verbal or formal - rounds, logs)
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conflict management orientations
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Competing: dominating Accommodating: appeasing Avoiding: neglecting Collaborating: integrating Compromising: sharing
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norms
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rules or expectations of the group; may be unclear, confusing, ambiguous, restrictive. based on input of everyone
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relationship in norming
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identification here & now experiences: best to help group make progress to deal w/ immediate feelings & interactions hope, cooperation, collaboration, cohesion
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task processing in norming
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goals for members to reach agreement on norms from which the group will operate, also commitment
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aspects of norming
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behaviors & feelings indicate the group is moving toward one another SYMLOG
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promoting norming
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supporting, empathizing, facilitating, self-disclosure results of norming: members feel connected & ready to move on to be productive, have guidelines to operate, feel about themselves & the group
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working stages
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focuses on achievement of goals (individual & group) productivity and movement into unified & productive system 40-60% group time willing to try new behaviors & strategies
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task processing in working stages
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rounds: equal input to express ideas & concerns role-playing: focus on behaviors & consequences ***trust & care vital in role-playing homework: practice outside group setting incorporation: personal awareness & appreciation for the group & accomplishment
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problem in the working stages
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racial & gender issues: conflict result of this group collusion: self-preservation (ex. agrees with the boss to keep from being fired. fix: devil's advocate procedure
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culturally encapsuated
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individuals who hold cultural stereotypes & hold to them and act based on those
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signs of working stage
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sense of trust & cohesion, work in the present, take risks self-disclosing, deal with conflict, open & honest communication & feedback w/o fear, accept responsibility for their role
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assisting in working stage
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modeling by leader, exercises group observing group: fishbowl procedure brainstorming, nominal-group technique (NGT): comes with individual ideas then create system to choose collective idea synectics: excursion - members take a break to engage in fantasy, present ideal situation to group group processing, teach skills
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outcome of working stages
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achieved goals, combined group vision, learning & sharing of ideas & info among members. humor is helpful in the working stages
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corrective emotional experience
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another benefit of the working stage. member takes risk to express strong emotion, group helps member recognize inappropriateness of certain feelings & behavior or avoidance of it.
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primary activities of termination
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reflect on their past experiences evaluate what has been learned process memories, acknowledge ambivalent feelings engage in cognitive decision making (Wagenheim & Gemmill, 1994) practice how you want to say "good-bye" you get to have a choice about how you want to say "goodbye"
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proper termination
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Proper preparation for ending a group begins in the planning stage. Termination occurs on two levels in groups: at the end of each session, and at the end of a certain number of group sessions