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Chapter 7 The Group Begins

Chapter 7 The Group Begins. Slides developed by Ronald W. Toseland State University of New York at Albany. Objectives in the Beginning Stage. Introducing members Clarify purpose and function of the group as perceived by members, worker, and the agency Discuss the limits of confidentiality

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Chapter 7 The Group Begins

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  1. Chapter 7The Group Begins Slides developed by Ronald W. Toseland State University of New York at Albany

  2. Objectives in the Beginning Stage • Introducing members • Clarify purpose and function of the group as perceived by members, worker, and the agency • Discuss the limits of confidentiality • Help members feel they are a part of the group

  3. Introducing New Members • What to do about open membership? • Universality • Round robins • Variations on round robins and other exercises • Variations in group beginnings: member familiarity; previously formed groups

  4. Defining the Purpose of the Group • Construct a brief statement of purpose • A positive statement about what can be accomplished • Have members discuss and present their views on the purpose of the group • Discuss the role of the agency • Ask for feedback and refine the purpose

  5. Involving Members • Involve members in developing the purpose and goals - also in decision making • Empathic sharing and responding • Reach out for members feelings • Encourage ventilating • Commonalities • Make connections

  6. Confidentiality • Member agreement • Reminders about confidentiality • Limits of confidentiality

  7. Group Rules • Members input into rules • Common rules • Come to the group on time • Prior notice if unable to attend • Listening without interruptions • Respect for others communications • Be sincere, honest, cooperative, and trustworthy

  8. Guiding the Development of the Group • Helping members to feel a part of the group • Agenda in treatment groups – written and unwritten • Agendas in task group

  9. Typical Task Group Agenda • Approval of minutes • Call for new agenda items • Announcements • Reports from standing and ad hoc committees and administrative officers • Work on current business • New agenda items

  10. Task and Socio-Emotional Focus • Keeping members on task versus how much off task banter to allow • Mention goals at each meeting • Create comforts (ex. comfortable chairs, good lightening, safe environment) • Food and coffee

  11. Setting Goals • Factors affecting members’ goals • Assessment of their own needs • Previous attempts to accomplish goals • Environmental, social and familial demands • Motivation, capabilities, capacities • Experiences with the social agency sponsoring the group

  12. Contracting • Types of contracts • The group as a whole and the agency • The group as a whole and the worker • The worker and the group member • Two or more group members • The group as a whole and a member

  13. Addressing Ambivalence and Resistance • Pay attention to overt and covert messages about accomplishing the group’s goals • Acknowledge members’ ambivalence • Help members work through ambivalence and resistance

  14. Addressing Ambivalence and Resistance • Mention the range of choices members have for participation and non-participation • Help members to work with each other to recognize/deal with ambivalence & resistance

  15. Force Field Analysis • Problem statement • Factors increasing motivation • Factors decreasing motivation • Group discussion

  16. Authentic Communication about Purposes and Goals • Treat members’ suggestions with respect • Link members’ communications with the group purpose – how do they fit with goals • Identify relevant parts of messages with themes and issues discussed in the group • Support member initiatives without necessarily endorsing the message

  17. Promote Pro-social Behavior • Point out goal-oriented comments and actions • Praise and reward pro-social comments • Act as a model by using problem solving and coping skills that are pro-social • Identify and challenge antisocial or criminal comments or behaviors

  18. Working with Involuntary Clients • Allow member to ventilate for a short period • Talk about stages of readiness for change • Acknowledge resistance • Develop discrepancies between member’s current behavior and their long-term goals

  19. Working with Involuntary Clients • Maximize choice and minimize demands • Enlist support of family and friends • Emphasize external incentives • Recognize accomplishments and resiliency

  20. Anticipate Obstacles • Encourage time-projection exercises • Discuss future realistic goals • Have members discuss short and long term obstacles to change • Bring up obstacles not mentioned • Identify “hidden” obstacles

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