Interpersonal Learning
What leads to a safe environment in group?
Group Cohesion
List a common way that Subgroups are formed
Emotional Connections
Common aspirations
Is conflict in group avoidable?
No, and it can be used to further the therapeutic process
What are the conditions for self disclosure?
Trust and Cohesion
Who should be involved ideally in the decision of temrinatioing a group member?
Everyone actually, the therapist, the group member, and the rest of the group
Can a therapist provide their own feedback during group?
Yes, and they should!
Would a very direct, authoritarian style of leadership help lessen dysfunctional subgrouping, or make it happen more frequently?
Research shows it makes dysfunctional subgrouping happen more frequently
What are some ways conflict can occur?
A client's projections onto other members of the group;
Transference, responding to someone based on their own past experiences as opposed to the here and now;
Disappointment with the therapist
Trust and cohesion in the group leads to self-disclosure, which in turn leads to further trust and cohesion and then more self-disclosure, and on
What are important aspects of termination?
Reviewing the work that has been done
Mourning the loss of a member's contribution
Celebrating thew growth and transition
Collaborating with the group on what they feel is best to process the change
How does feedback contribute to interpersonal learning?
It helps individuals see their behavior from others' perspectives, leading to personal growth.
Describe at least one reason a member may seek dysfunctional subgrouping?
- Gratifying needs that they find cannot be met in the larger group setting
- Unaddressed frustration or hostility
What are some outcomes resolved conflict can lead to?
Increased trust, emotional honesty, and more authentic group interactions.
How does too little self disclosure affect the group? How does too much affect the group?
Too little limits the ability to reality test; meaning their perception on the world cannot be challenged. Inhibits group cohesion when others begin self disclosing themselves.
Too much causes confusion in members, it is difficult to know where their relationship stands with a member that tells them everything all the time; It also may scare away others from disclosing when the vulnerability has not felt earned by others.
What are common signs that termination is ready to occur for a client?
They are able to apply learned skills in group in and outside of the group setting.
The group becomes less important to their growth
What role do you think Empathy plays in Interpersonal Learning?
Empathy helps individuals heel understood, creating a safe environment for sharing and growth.
How can a therapist manage subgrouping to ensure it furthers the therapeutic process rather than hinders it?
Making sure to note when they are formed, in order to track that they are not isolating members and blocking the function of the group.
Pay attention to what the subgroup is doing for the members involved, and how it relates to the overall group cohesion.
What are some ways a therapist can effectively manage conflict?
Using the self awareness and involvement of other group members;
Using the group cohesion, encouraging that it is a safe place to have conflict, humor
Understanding where the conflict is coming from and what purpose it is serving the client
How should a therapist react to self disclosure when it occurs?
Validation and empathy.
Makign space to process the disclosure, esopecially when the disclosure was made in the here and now;this can strengthen group cohesion through giving oppurtunity to others to relate or challenge
With maladaptive self disclosure, it is important the Therapist balance the idea of Freedom of speech with the responsbility members have to each other; working to help members understand why they chose ot self disclse in that moment and how it impacts the others.
Why is it important for a therapist to check in with themselves during the termination process or a sudden termination?
There are human feelings to be had when change happens, and the therapist is not immune to that.
By processing their own feelings first, they can shift focus to help maintain group integrity, promote member safety, and most importantly support the members' feelings towards the termination.