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Copyright ©
2012 Brooks/C
ole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc.
Early Stages in the Development of a Group
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Copyright ©
2012 Brooks/C
ole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc.
Stage 1: The Formation Stage
Pre-group issues:
Announcing a group and recruiting members
Rationale for screening group members- use assessment
Practical matters to consider in forming a group:Open versus closesVoluntary versus involuntaryHomogenous versus heterogeneousMeeting place- timeGroup sizeLength and frequency
2Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (1)
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Pregroup issues:
Use of a pre group meeting - explore members perceptions, expectations fear - Important screening tool
Multicultural considerations in preparing members - Share purpose of the group, discuss expected behaviors
Guidelines for orienting members to a group - What members get our corresponds to what they put in - Ask members to think of an issue they are willing to explore
3Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (2)
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Stage 2: Initial or Orientation Stage
A time for orientation and exploration
Characteristics of a group at the initial stage1. Primary tasks of stage: inclusion and identity2. Group members superficially nice3. Low risk taking 4. Trust versus mistrust –5. Periods of silence and awkwardness
4Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (3)
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Reviews ethics, helps establish group norms and rules
Models empathy and presence Group leader models and teaches interpersonal skills Helps establish the foundation of trust group Helps members clarify goals Assist members share what they are feeling Review group leader role
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Stage 3: Transition Stage A time for dealing with resistance
- Don’t ignore conflict Different forms of resistance
- Pathological versus protective resistance Dealing with difficult group member?
- Stick to the facts Group leader’s role at the transition stage
- Help members understand resistance
- Encourage members to discuss anxiety
6Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (4)
