TCC Group Counseling & Dynamics 3

Question 1

A counselor is forming a grief support group for adults who have lost a spouse. Which composition principle is most important for therapeutic effectiveness?

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Members should have enough similarity in experience to foster cohesion and universality

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The group should include members with a wide range of different types of losses

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The group must include both men and women in equal numbers

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Members should be at the same exact stage of the grief process

Question 2

When using a cognitive-behavioral approach in group counseling, the leader would most likely structure sessions to include which element?

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Homework assignments to practice skills between sessions

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Unstructured free association among members

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Psychodrama re-enactments of past trauma

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Extended silence and non-directive reflection periods

Question 3

The concept of 'group cohesion' in Yalom's model is best described as:

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The sense of belonging, acceptance, and 'we-ness' experienced by group members

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Agreement among all members on group goals and norms

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The absence of conflict throughout the group's duration

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The leader's ability to maintain control of group discussion

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a co-leader in a group counseling setting?

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Observing group dynamics and sharing observations with the lead counselor after sessions

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Taking over all leadership responsibilities when disagreements occur

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Recording minutes of the session for administrative purposes only

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Maintaining complete silence to avoid influencing the group process

Question 5

In a school counseling context in Texas, which of the following group sizes is generally considered optimal for a counseling (not psychoeducational) group with adolescents?

Accepted Answer

5–8 members

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2–3 members

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10–15 members

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15–20 members

Question 6

What is the purpose of conducting a 'closing ritual' or structured termination in a group counseling setting?

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To help members consolidate learning, say meaningful goodbyes, and prepare for life after group

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To ensure all billing documentation is completed before the final session

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To collect written evaluations for accreditation purposes

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To introduce new members who will continue in the next group cycle