Group Counseling Flashcards
(35 cards)
The more members want time to share, the ______ the group will have.
energy
Primary unifying force in the group
The therapist
Sam and Diana are monopolizing a session discussing an event that occurred three years ago. As a fundamental task of yours, you intervene respectfully to bring the discussion:
To the here and now.
Who is (are) the agent(s) of change in group therapy.
The group and the therapist
Modeling occurs on an ongoing basis as clients observe therapists. _______ is one method of modeling that has the ability to communicate acceptance, bring levity, and encourage members to moving on.
Humor
Regarding self-disclosure it the objective aspect or the subjective aspect key?
Subjective
Three primary goals when interviewing potential group members?
- Screening out psychopaths/sociopaths, those who are hostile.
- Allow the potential group member to get to know the group leader.
- Explain rules, goals, format of group, and members’ rights.
As a therapist and group leader, your function is to assist members in the development of
- a member’s non-judgmental acceptance
- a member’s extensive self-disclosure.
- an environment for active involvement
- an environment that fosters a willingness to change.
The CHASE model of core conditions includes charm, honesty, acceptable self-disclosure, and empathy. While support is a positive quality, it is not included in the CHASE model.
Charm
Honesty
Acceptable Self-disclosure
Empathy
Examples of anti-cohesive behavior in the group
- Continued tardiness
- Subgrouping
- Absences
- Disruptive group formation
The group therapist models ______________ acceptance
Non-judgmental
When a person self-discloses some content about themselves (such as an act they did) and goes deeper and deeper in the way of details.
Vertical self-disclosure
A meta-disclosure; when a person discloses about their disclosure (how it felt to disclose, why they felt comfortable or uncomfortable in disclosing, etc.).
Horizontal disclosure
When interviewing a prospective new member for the group, the therapist should primarily focus on ____________ functioning levels
interpersonal
While most of the sexually abused girls are in individual treatment, some are not. It should be made clear ahead of time to group members that big secrets need to be _________ ______. This serves to preemptively address future resistance.
let out
Personal _______________ groups include psychotherapy, emotional relief, and mutual support within the helping group.
correction
Experimental groups include T-groups, personal growth groups, and encounter groups. They are often designed to assist members in personal _____________ and often have a selective screening process
development
Ormont identified five therapeutic aspects of groups:
1) Groups calm self destructive behavior, 2) groups enable members to experience how others respond to them, 3) groups allow the opportunity for immediate self-definition, 4) groups allow diverse views of behavior, and 5) groups allow the members to practice new behaviors.
Group therapy is not ______ term, and resolutions are expected to come in a ______ time.
long; short
The ideal procedural norm of group therapy is characterized by (mneumonic USA)
Unstructured,
Spontaneous, and
Authentic interaction
Seven areas of internal group dynamics
Communication patterns
Cohesiveness
Norms
Role expectations
Status
Group culture
What is CHASE in group therapy?
Charm
Honesty
Acceptable Self-disclosure (limited)
Empathy
No technique takes precedence over these qualities in a therapist in group therapy.
Therapist pays attention to verbal and non-verbal communication
Active Listening
Helping groups recognize thems that they hare in common with one another. Encourages interaction among group members
Linking
