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Chapter Four. Early Stages in the Development of a Group. 0. Forming a Group. 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:
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Chapter Four Early Stages in the Development of a Group 0
Forming a Group • 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 closes Voluntary versus involuntary Homogenous versus heterogeneous Meeting place- time Group size Length and frequency Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (1)
Forming a Group • 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 2 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (2)
Initial Stage of Group • Stage 2: Initial or Orientation Stage • A time for orientation and exploration • Characteristics of a group at the initial stage • Primary tasks of stage: inclusion and identity • Group members superficially nice • Low risk taking • Trust versus mistrust – • Periods of silence and awkwardness Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (3)
Group leaders role during the early stage • 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
Transition Stage • 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 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 4 (4)