Class 1 - Intro. TEXT Flashcards
This consists of all of the elements basic to the unfolding of a group from the time it begins to its termination.
Group Process
Leader interventions aimed at facilitating movement within a group.
Techniques
Techniques are a leader’s explicit and directive request of a member for the purpose of: (4) FAPS
- Focusing on material
- Augmenting or exaggerating affect
- Practicing behaviour
- Solidifying Insight
Techniques are the _______ & __________ used to facilitate what is going on in group.
Tools & Interventions
5 Guidelines for using techniques:
- Presented in an invitational manner
- Introduced in sensitive and timely manner
- Used with consideration for the members background
- Abandoned if they prove ineffective
- Members can share their reactions to techniques
Two of the most common theoretical orientations?
Technical Eclecticism
Theoretical Integration
Focus on differences, includes aspects from many approaches and is a collection of techniques.
Technical Eclecticism
The synthesis of tow or more theoretical approaches.
Theoretical Integration
Three domains essential to the therapeutic process:
Cognitive
Affective
Behavioral
4 Areas of advanced practice (types of groups) and one other.
Task groups Psychoeducational Groups Counseling Groups Psychotherapy Groups Brief Groups
Characteristics of an effective task group?
- Clear purpose
- Balance of process & content issies
- Climate of cooperation, collaboration, mutual respect
- Differences are recognized and appreciated
These groups are for relatively well-functioning individuals who have an information deficit in a certain area.
Psychoeducational Group
PE groups focus on developing members’:
Cognitive
Affective
Behavioral skills
PE groups are effective in working with:
Children & Adolescents (Congruent with school)
This group focuses on interpersonal process & problem solving strategies:
Counseling Groups
