Leadership
What group leadership skill involves actively listening to and acknowledging others' contributions during discussions?
Attending and responding to others
______ are shared expectations and beliefs about appropriate ways to act in a social situation, such as a group.
Norms
What happens during the introduction phase of the group?
*Extra 100 pts: Identify 2 other areas, in detail, that can be covered in this phase.*
Help participants get to know one another through an intro, sharing, and icebreakers (engagement).
*Purpose of the group (concise statement of purpose, sponsoring organization, what participation should entail, legal funding mandates), rules (what can or shouldn't be done), and goals (group and individual).
Which therapeutic skill helps group members view situations from new, positive perspectives, promoting growth?
Reframing
________ can act as signals to group members to talk more or less frequently to one another or to the worker. Examples include words or gestures.
Cues
Who creates the group rules?
The facilitator and group members should collaborate to identify rules, guidelines, terms, etc.
In group leadership, what is the purpose of "modeling" new behaviors for the group?
To demonstrate desired actions or coping strategies for group members to mimic
What are two of the four dimensions of group dynamics?
1. Communication and interaction patterns
2. Cohesion
3. Social integration and influence
4. Group culture
What are the 4 objectives in the beginning stage?
1) Introducing members
2) Clarify the purpose and function of the group as perceived by members, worker, and the agency
3) Discuss the limits of confidentiality: Contracting
4) Help members feel they are a part of the group by:
• creating the culture/climate and building cohesion
• Collaboration on “Rules, norms, guidelines”---other terms?
Identify 3 disadvantages of co-leadership in group work.
More expensive
Need to coordinate planning between meetings can be time-consuming
Need to act as models
Conflict and tension between leaders
Conflict can negatively affect group outcomes
Name 1 subgroup type.
Dyad, triad, clique, isolates, scapegoats
Identify 4 ways to maintain confidentiality in group work.
1) Establish Clear Agreements (contract, what is confidential, clear expectations)
2) Reinforce the Importance of Confidentiality (reminders and identify consequences)
3) Model Respect for Confidentiality (model respectful behavior and demonstrate the importance of privacy)
4) Educate Members (ethical implications and potential harms)
5) Address Breaches of Confidentiality (promptly and constructively, reinforcing the importance of maintaining privacy)
6) Be Mindful of Your Surroundings (should be in a private and secure environment)
7) Use Secure Communication Channels (encrypted)
8) Store Confidential Data Securely (i.e. clinical notes limited to authorized personnel)
9) Be Aware of Exceptions to Confidentiality (i.e. risk of harm to oneself or others)
10) Seek Guidance (your Supervisor or collaborate with care team)
Why is it important for co-leaders to discuss their expectations for group accomplishments?
To ensure that both leaders are aligned in their objectives and can guide the group effectively.
What does the pattern of group interaction "maypole" refer to?
When the leader is the central figure and communication occurs from the leader to the member and from the member to the leader
What steps can the group facilitator take to increase authentic communication as the group develops (identify at least 3)?
1) Always respect members’ suggestions and ideas about how to proceed (don't dismiss or ignore them, try to understand the deeper issue implied).
2) Link the member’s statements with the larger purposes of the group (ask members to identify how the suggestions/ideas fit the purpose).
3) Place the relevant parts of the member’s message in the context of themes or issues that have been previously discussed in the group.
4) Support the initiative the member demonstrated by speaking up without endorsing the message (members will feel their perspectives are welcomed without the facilitator indicating support of the message).