Group Stages
What are the five major stages of group development according to Corey & Corey?
Pre-group, Initial, Transition, Working, and Final stages.
Name two core leadership functions.
Building group cohesion and facilitating member interaction.
Why is confidentiality crucial in group counseling?
It builds trust and protects members’ privacy.
What is “here-and-now” focus?
Emphasizing present interactions rather than past experiences.
What theory emphasizes unconditional positive regard?
Person-centered (Carl Rogers).
During which stage do members test boundaries and deal with resistance?
Transition stage
What is co-leadership and one advantage of it?
Having two leaders; allows for shared responsibility and mutual feedback.
What should a leader do if a member breaks confidentiality?
Address it immediately and review group agreements/norms.
What are 3 skills that are group leader may utilize?
Active listening, empathizing, interpreting, questioning, linking, confronting, modeling...
What is the goal of cognitive-behavioral group therapy?
Identify and change distorted thinking and behaviors.
What is a major task of the initial stage?
Establishing trust and group norms
What leadership style emphasizes structure, direction, and goals?
Directive leadership
What is implicit bias?
These biases operate without an individual's awareness, intention, or control, influencing behavior subconsciously.
A leader's explicit and directive request of a member (or members) for the purpose of focusing material, practicing behavior or consolidating insight into learning.
A technique.
What is a key concept of Gestalt group work?
Awareness and integration of parts of the self.
In what stage do members integrate learning and prepare for termination?
Final Stage
What should a leader do when conflict arises between group members?
Model healthy confrontation and facilitate open communication.
Give one ethical consideration when screening potential members.
Ensure members can benefit and not be harmed by group participation.
This variable is critical in determining successful outcomes and is important across theoretical frameworks.
The therapeutic relationship.
Which theory focuses on insight into unconscious processes?
Psychodynamic approach.
What’s a key indicator that a group has reached the working stage?
Cohesion and willingness to engage in meaningful self-exploration.
What is the difference between process and content in group discussion?
Process = how things are said/interacted; content = what is said.
Why is informed consent vital before group participation?
It ensures members understand the purpose, risks, and expectations.
This describes using two or more theoretical approaches to offer richer possibilities.
Theoretical integration
What is the main focus of existential group counseling?
Meaning, freedom, and personal responsibility.