Group Development & Dynamics
What is the first stage of group development where members get to know each other and set ground rules?
Storming
Which type of group focuses on mental health disorders and may meet for months to years?
Psychotherapy groups
What type of boundary is considered healthy and balances closeness with independence?
Clear Boundary
Which family therapy model emphasizes emotional reactivity, differentiation of self, and genograms?
Bowen Family Therapy
What is the final stage of group development that includes reflecting and preparing for what’s next?
Adjourning (Termination)
In which stage of group development does conflict and resistance commonly occur?
Storming
Which group type is time-limited, focuses on wellness, and typically meets in schools or counseling centers?
Group Counseling groups
What family dynamic describes an emotionally fused unit lacking individual autonomy?
Undifferentiated Family Ego Mass
Which approach uses paradoxical interventions like prescribing the symptom to disrupt patterns?
Strategic Family Therapy
What common group challenge occurs when one member becomes the target of blame?
Scapegoating
What term describes the tendency of group members to conform to the majority opinion, even if it leads to poor decision-making?
Groupthink
What type of group is designed primarily for education and behavioral change?
Psychoeducational groups
What is the concept of “Circular Causality” in family systems?
The idea that behaviors influence each other in a cycle, not a straight line
What model uses techniques like mimesis and structural mapping to adjust family roles and boundaries?
Structural Family Therapy
What are two emotions clients often experience during group termination?
Denial and Grief
What are the three types of roles members might take in group therapy?
Task, Maintenance, and Dysfunctional roles
Which group is ongoing, often open to the public, and centered around shared lived experiences?
Support groups
What is the term for when a child creates a false version of themselves to gain family acceptance?
What therapy model focuses on relational fairness and uses multidirectional impartiality?
Contextual Family Therapy
What are the four steps to preparing for termination?
Orientation, Summarization, Goal Discussion, and Follow-Up
What is “Process Illumination” and why is it important in group work?
What is the process of recognizing current behaviors, understanding their impact, and using insight to support change?
What is a small, short-term group focused on completing a goal in an organizational setting?
Task/Work groups
What does the Family Projection Process refer to?
The act of parents transferring their fears or unresolved issues onto their children
What therapy encourages clients to “re-author” their stories to separate the person from the problem?
Narrative Therapy
What is the difference between first-order change and second-order change in group or family systems?
First-order change refers to surface-level behavioral shifts that don’t alter the system’s structure, while Second-order change involves deep, systemic transformation