Groups

Question 1

Kind of group with psychodynamic frame of reference that is a means to facilitate thoughts and feelings to enhance self awareness and insight

Answer 1

Task-oriented group

• The task is the MEANS to facilitate self-awareness
• e.g., journaling, painting, drinking wine, book clubs

Question 2

Kind of group in which the tangible end product is the most important part

Answer 2

Thematic group.

• THRIVE with THEMATIC
• Feel skilled in DOING. Goal is skill development through tangible goal
• e.g., make bird cage, wood working

Question 3

A parent support group is an example of what kind of group?

Answer 3

ConCurrent Topical group

Question 4

Topical group

Answer 4

People come together to discuss issues that are occurring now or in future. The TOPIC is important

Question 5

Kind of group involving people who come together to discuss something that has not yet happened but will happen in the future e.g., retirement planning

Answer 5

Anticipatory topical group

Question 6

Kind of group in which people come together to grade group evaluation

Answer 6

Evaluation group

Question 7

Kind of group in which the goal is to maintain the highest level of functioning through social activities and meaningful occupations

Answer 7

Instrumental Group e.g., seniors go to museum together

Question 8

Group in which interaction is NOT required to complete task

Answer 8

Parallel group

Question 9

Role of therapist in Parallel group

Answer 9

Directive. They choose activity and provide structure

Question 10

Group in which the therapist selects an activity and at least two members work together to complete a task

Answer 10

Project group. Group interaction is required

Question 11

Egocentric-cooperative level group

Answer 11

• Activity is selected by members
• Long term project with about 5-10 members
• The group chooses the content
• Therapist serves as a role model, providing assistance as needed

Question 12

Role of therapist in egocentric-cooperative level group

Answer 12

Acts as role model, providing assistance as needed

Question 13

Group in which members form sense of cohesion, belonging and trust and fulfilling internal needs (e.g., belonging) is more important than the activity itself

Answer 13

Cooperative group

• Sense of fulfillment
• e.g., meet up group (coffee, wine, whisky)
• Develop sense of cohesion, belonging, trust
• Therapist is advisor

Question 14

Role of therapist in cooperative group

Answer 14

Advisor.

Question 15

Group in which the therapist serves as a mentor and the group members carry out all social, emotional, and functional rolls and tasks

Answer 15

Mature group

Question 16

Group in which completion of the project and group interaction are equally important

Answer 16

Mature group