Group Counseling Dynamics Flashcards
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A group member repeatedly monopolizes sessions by talking for extended periods. The most therapeutic counselor intervention is to:
Answer: Gently interrupt and invite other members to respond
Gently interrupting and inviting others to respond addresses monopolizing behavior while maintaining group cohesion and modeling healthy boundaries.
Which of the following best describes the 'working stage' of group development according to Yalom?
Answer: Trust is established and members engage in deeper therapeutic work
The working stage is characterized by established trust, cohesion, and members engaging in meaningful therapeutic exploration.
When a group member discloses that another member shared confidential group information outside, the counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Acknowledge the concern and address the confidentiality norm with the full group
Addressing the confidentiality norm with the full group reinforces group agreements and provides an opportunity for collective problem-solving.
The term 'scapegoating' in a group context refers to:
Answer: The group directing hostility or blame onto one member
Scapegoating occurs when a group projects its collective anxiety or conflict onto a single member, making that person the target of blame.
A counselor notices that group members are all agreeing with each other and avoiding conflict. This phenomenon is best described as:
Answer: Groupthink
Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony suppresses disagreement, leading to poor decision-making and lack of authentic exploration.
Which leadership style is generally most effective during the early stages of a counseling group?
Answer: Highly structured and directive to establish safety and norms
During early stages, more directive leadership helps establish safety, clarify expectations, and build the structure members need to engage.
In Yalom's model, 'instillation of hope' as a curative factor refers to:
Answer: Members believing that the group will help them change
Instillation of hope occurs when members observe others' progress and come to believe that recovery and change are possible for themselves.