Group Counseling Theories Flashcards

In Yalom's therapeutic factors, 'universality' refers to which group experience?

Answer: Members discovering their problems are shared by others

Universality is the therapeutic realization that one is not alone and that others share similar struggles.

Which stage of Tuckman's group development model is characterized by conflict and competition among members?

Answer: Storming

The storming stage involves interpersonal conflict, power struggles, and challenges to leadership.

A counselor using Gestalt theory in a group setting would most likely encourage members to:

Answer: Speak in the present tense and use 'I' statements

Gestalt group work emphasizes present-moment awareness and personal responsibility through 'I' language.

The concept of the 'identified patient' in a family systems group refers to:

Answer: The member who is scapegoated to maintain system homeostasis

The identified patient is the symptom-bearer who masks the dysfunction of the larger group system.

Which group leadership style involves the leader sharing power equally and encouraging member decision-making?

Answer: Democratic

Democratic leadership fosters member autonomy and shared responsibility within the group.

In Adlerian group therapy, 'social interest' (Gemeinschaftsgefühl) is best described as:

Answer: An innate sense of belonging and concern for others' welfare

Adler viewed social interest as the index of mental health and the goal of therapeutic growth.

A group leader practicing Motivational Interviewing (MI) would BEST respond to a resistant member by:

Answer: Reflecting the ambivalence and exploring the member's own reasons for change

MI uses reflective listening and exploring ambivalence rather than confrontation to reduce resistance.