Treatment vs. Task Groups – Flashcards

The major purpose is to meet the members' socio-emotional needs. Generally used for support, education, growth, therapy, socialization, or self-help

Used to find solutions to organizational problems, to generate new ideas, and to make decisions. Generally found in agencies and organizations. The group's purpose is not to meet any members' needs.

Support Group- to help members cope with stressful life events

Educational Group- to educate members through presentation, discussion, etc

Growth Group- to help develop individual members' potential, awareness, and insight

Therapy Group- to aid in changing behaviors, cope with personal problems, rehabilitate, etc

Socialization Group- to help members learn social skills and behaviors.

Self-help Group- to help members' solve their own problems

Team- collaborate and engage in work together

Treatment Conferences- to develop, coordinate, and monitor treatment plans

Staff development- to educate members on better practices with their clients

Committees- main goal is to accomplish a "charge" that is delegated from a higher authority figure

Cabinets- provide advice and expertise about policy issues, and garner support for various policy procedures

Board of directors- stewards of the public trust and are accountable to the state government

Social Action Group- meet to empower members to engage in collective action and support planned change efforts

Coalition- (also known as alliances) groups of organizations, social action groups, or individuals that come together to exert influence by sharing resources and expertise

Delegate Councils- facilitate interagency communication and cooperation, study communitywide social issues or social problems, engage in collective social action, and govern large organizations. Members usually elected or appointed in

Members share a bond in their needs for the group, and they share common concerns. The roles develop among the group over time. Communication is open and widely encouraged. Generally, the procedure and schedule is flexible. There is a lot of self-disclosure, and the content remains confidential to the group. Success is determined upon meeting the members needs.

Members share a bond in the need to get a task done, and they are composed of members who will work together effectively to get the job done. Roles are generally assigned to members. Communication is generally focused and is not very open. Usually abide by an agenda. Self-disclosure and confidentiality are not always necessary. Success is determined when the task at hand is completed by the group.