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Explain the Group Process
Ch:1 pg. 5 |
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Consist of all the elements that unfold in the group form begining to termination. It is not always what is said but the underlying message that is given
This Includes:
~Dynamics and norms that govern the group
~Level of cohesion
~How trust is generated
~how resistance is manifested
~How conflict emerges and dealt with
~forces that bring healing
~member reactions and other various stages |
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What guidelines are used to increase the effectiveness of techniques that are introduced in a group session?
Ch:1 p. 6 |
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Definition
1. Techniques are presented in an invitaional manner
2. Tech. are introduced in a sensitive and timely manner
3. Techniques are considerate of member's background
4. Tech. are abandoned if ineffective
5. participants can share reactions to techniques. |
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The frame work of our theoretical orientation takes into account...
Ch. 1 p. 7 |
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The thinking, feeling, and behaving dimensions of human experience.
(Theoretical orientations and leadership styles are primarily a function of the individuals we are and the experiences we see unfolding in the groups) |
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Technical Eclecticism Definition
Ch. 1 p. 7 |
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| Focus on differences, includes aspects from many approaches, and is a collection of techniques. |
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What are the 4 core competencies/specializations that are needed for group work?
C1p11 |
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1: Task groups
2: Psychoeducational groups
3: Counseling groups
4: Psychotherapy groups |
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| Group focused on developing skills, training, development that focuses on client's needs. |
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| Psychoeducational Groups? |
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| Focus on deveoloping members' cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills through procedures within group meetings. |
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| Examples of Psychoeducational groups... |
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-manage stress
-learn assertive behaviors
-eating disorders
-anger management |
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Focus on interpersonal an problem solving strategies. Help better cope with difficulties and future problems.
~Focus on the here and now in hopes to establish personal goals that provide direction for the group. |
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| Encompasses values beliefs and behaviors shared by a group of people. |
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| Different identities behind culture? |
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| Age gender, sexual identity, religion, SES status, ethnic, race |
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| Goal behind multicultural group work? |
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| Promote human development and to enhance interpersonal relationships, task achievement, and prevent mental or behavioral disorders. |
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| Advantage of using group formats with diverse clients? |
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Members gain power and strength of collective group feedback.
~Support for patterns that are familiar
~Peers will challenge them into making the desired change. |
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| Are groups the answer to everything? |
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Groups are not for everyone!
~May see it as shameful to disclose personal problems to strangers.
~Cultural values may clash and will go to an accepted source(clergy, healer) |
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| How does one become a culturally aware counselor? |
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~Need to determine one's own cultural bias and knowledge about multicultural issues.
~Make an effort to become more aware of other cultural values. |
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| Your ability as a group counselor is determined by... |
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Your personal qualities, values, and life experiences.
~Counselor should act as a catalyst for bringing change.
~Should be committed to growth in your own life |
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| Traits of a successful group leaders? |
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| Courage, Willingness to model, Presence,Genuineness, openness, cultural awareness, humor, identify with client's pain |
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| Courage as a personal trait? |
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~admit mistakes and imperfections
~confront others
~act on beliefs/hunches
~identify with experiences
~honest in a caring way |
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| Self-Awareness as a personal trait? |
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| Become aware of personal characteristics; unresolved problems may help or hinder work. |
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| Main leadership/counselor skills? |
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~Empathy
~Genuineness
~Warmth |
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| Presenting info about group to individual to make rational decisions about the group. |
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Confidentiality can't be broken unless:
~client harms themselves, others, property
~Abuse children/elderly
~Ordered by court
~supervisory relationship
~Client gives permission |
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| Legality and ethics involving a group? |
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-Confidentiality protected? State laws?
-Children Confidences/ state laws?
-minor written consent for group
-Protect client from harm
-Inform about rights |
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| Ethical guidelines about values? |
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| Counselors are aware of own values and should avoid imposing values that impose on goals. |
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| How to avoid malpractice? |
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| Maintain reasonable ordinary, and prudent practices. |
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| Legal Safeguard for group counselors? |
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1.screen candidates
2.Inform participants
3.obtain written consent
4.keep records/comply w/ethics
5.explain confidentiality limits
6. practice within scope
7.consult w/ colleagues
8.document termination/referral
9.No sexual relationships
10.No outcome promises
11. refer when needed |
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| Members are free to enter and leave the group as it continues. (example: AA) |
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| Time limitation and the amount of meetings are predetermined. |
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-resistance that forms from issues not being addressed.
-It is not what the groups are saying but what they aren't saying. |
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| Group Leader Expectations |
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Share Expectations by giving members:
~reasons for starting group
~What we want accomplished
~What we expect from self and members
~What I can and cannot provide(pvt sessions) |
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| Member Expectations in group |
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Ask in Pre group any expectations:
~What they had in mind for signing up
~What are they willing to give to the group
~Helps you form group |
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| Cultural Factors in Group |
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Cultural Factors influence a client's readiness:
~May hold back
~disclosure is a sign of weakness
~disclosure may reinforce existing stereotypes
~afraid of being judged
~Cultural values are not being respected |
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| Organizing a group for Children |
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~Survey Needs
~parental Permission
~Group rules
~Group Goals: reinforce statements through sessions.
~Initial meeting
~sessions
~Last session: celebrate and visit what has been learned
~Evaluate
~Follow-up |
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Group Stages: Development
(step 1) |
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~Leader forms proposal
~Pre-group interviews/screening
~Provide relevant information/members make informed decisions
~Pre-group session to discuss rules, get acquainted, and prep for successful group experience |
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Group process: Initial stage
(step 2) |
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~early stage focus on orientation/atmosphere
~Learn how to participate in group
~Group cohesion
~inclusion vs. exclusion in members
~Trust vs mistrust
~Leader will set guidelines, rules, norms, interpersonal skills
~Members will est. goals, express feelings, learn basics.
(main goal for leader is to set up a successful group) |
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Group process: Transition
(step 3) |
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~feelings of anxiety and defenses will develop in behavior
~Members will have a heightened awareness of acceptance, reactions but will be more expressive
~Leader will need maintain a safe environment/boundaries
~assist in help recognizing patterns, challenges, become independent, express reactions
(lots of challenges for the individual) |
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Group Process: Working stage
(Step 4) |
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~Communication/cohesion is high
~members feel support for change
~conflict/confrontation is handled
~Avoid labels
~Members practice skills, behaviors, assessment of change/satisfaction
Leaders model, cohesion, support, confront |
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Group process: Final stage
(Step 5) |
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~Leader consolidates goals into meaningful experience for everyday life
~assist with feelings about termination, referral, application of skills, deal with unfinished business.
~provide an evaluation for the group
~Members will have feelings about separation(may distance themselves) |
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