lecture 7 group therapy Flashcards
(19 cards)
two dimensions of group therapy
relational climate and psychological work
TP: universality
a group member finds recognition in the group. He/she notices they are not the only person with his/her specific problem and experiences
TP: acceptance
group member feels accepted by other group members or by the group
TP: hope
the improvement of other group members instills hope
TP: altruism
the experience that other group members might be able to help
TP: self-expression
to express yourself within the group, to reveal who you are
TP: guidance
the group provides a group member with information, advice and guidance
TP: learning by example
to learn by example by doing what other group members do in order to solve their problems
TP: learning from feedback
a group member improves their self-knowledge by being provided with feedback from other group members on his behavior and appearance
TP: learning by introspection
the reaction of other group members lead to increased introspective awareness, in which a group member might be able to find connections between life events and his treatment of himself and others
TP: catharsis
blowing off steam in the group. Sharing emotions with other group members
acceptance cohesion
I have never felt as at home as I feel in the group, in this team and I feel like I really belong
task cohesion
I appreciate learning how to stand up for myself, and I’m glad this group allows me to develop into a team player
social cohesion
I am proud of our group and everyone is jealous of our team
interpersonal cohesion
we really like each other
vertical cohesion
we have a lot of faith in our group therapist and we are lucky to have such a great team leader
group role
a recognizable combination of behaviors that group members will associate with a certain member over time
3 different types of roles
task-oriented roles, process-oriented roles, dysfunctional/challenging roles
3 types of team roles Belbin
thinking, action, people
