Question 1

When using a personal interview or a written questionnaire to screen members for a counseling group, discuss several questions you might ask to help with your planning.

Accepted Answer

When screening members for a group exper

Question 2

The smart leader can never have too many activities planned, especially if she feels the members might not talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When planning, a group leader should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  how ready he/she is to lead a group of that type and composition. 
B)  what kind of insurance members have. 
C)  the number of groups in which members have been participantss in. 
D)  when she should involve other members in working with one member. 
A)  how ready he/she is to lead a group of that type and composition. 
B)  what kind of insurance members have. 
C)  the number of groups in which members have been participantss in. 
D)  when she should involve other members in working with one member.

Question 4

BecauseSince not everyone is appropriate for every group, the authors indicate that pre-group ____________is essential.

Accepted Answer

The answer of BecauseSince not everyone is appropriate for every...

Question 5

Which of the following represents a mistake in the closing stage of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ending the group abruptly because time has run out 
B)  Conducting a round to determine what members will remember from group 
C)  Having members comment to the person next to them 
D)  Asking members what they will do differently in the next week 
A)  Ending the group abruptly because time has run out 
B)  Conducting a round to determine what members will remember from group 
C)  Having members comment to the person next to them 
D)  Asking members what they will do differently in the next week

Question 6

Why is planning too many exercises for a session a leadership mistake?

Accepted Answer

Planning too many exercises does not all

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT essential to pre group planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining when the group will meet 
B)  Determining who the members should be 
C)  Determining who should choose the rules for the group 
D)  Determining how many sessions the group will meet 
A)  Determining when the group will meet 
B)  Determining who the members should be 
C)  Determining who should choose the rules for the group 
D)  Determining how many sessions the group will meet

Question 8

Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration during the working phase of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  How members interact with one another 
B)  How members respond to the chosen activities 
C)  How closely the leader sticks to his or her plan 
D)  How the leader is feeling during the group session 
A)  How members interact with one another 
B)  How members respond to the chosen activities 
C)  How closely the leader sticks to his or her plan 
D)  How the leader is feeling during the group session

Question 9

When considering "big picture" planning for an anger management group, list four or five issues you might want to address and WHY each might be important.

Accepted Answer

When planning an anger management group,

Question 10

All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting a positive tone 
B)  Asking members to share a lot of deep, personal information 
C)  Clarifying the purpose of the group 
D)  Helping members get over initial uneasiness about the group 
A)  Setting a positive tone 
B)  Asking members to share a lot of deep, personal information 
C)  Clarifying the purpose of the group 
D)  Helping members get over initial uneasiness about the group

Question 11

How is planning for a first session different than planning for a middle or closing session?

Accepted Answer

When planning for a first session, the l

Question 12

During the ___________________stage, the leader attempts to get a sense of the members' energy and interest levels.

Accepted Answer

warm-up or

Question 13

All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reviewing the previous session 
B)  Using a round to quickly check-in with members 
C)  Having a new member introduce himself to the group 
D)  Allowing one member to talk through most of the warm-up time 
A)  Reviewing the previous session 
B)  Using a round to quickly check-in with members 
C)  Having a new member introduce himself to the group 
D)  Allowing one member to talk through most of the warm-up time

Question 14

25. Why is it good to have a back-up plan for a group session?

Accepted Answer

A counselor can argue that not every per

When using a personal interview or a written questionnaire to screen members for a counseling group, discuss several questions you might ask to help with your planning.

The smart leader can never have too many activities planned, especially if she feels the members might not talk.

When planning, a group leader should consider

BecauseSince not everyone is appropriate for every group, the authors indicate that pre-group ____________is essential.

Which of the following represents a mistake in the closing stage of a group?

Why is planning too many exercises for a session a leadership mistake?

Which of the following is NOT essential to pre group planning?

Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration during the working phase of a group?

When considering "big picture" planning for an anger management group, list four or five issues you might want to address and WHY each might be important.

All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session EXCEPT

How is planning for a first session different than planning for a middle or closing session?

During the ___________________stage, the leader attempts to get a sense of the members' energy and interest levels.

All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT?

25. Why is it good to have a back-up plan for a group session?

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

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Exam 4: Planning

When using a personal interview or a written questionnaire to screen members for a counseling group, discuss several questions you might ask to help with your planning.

The smart leader can never have too many activities planned, especially if she feels the members might not talk.

When planning, a group leader should consider

BecauseSince not everyone is appropriate for every group, the authors indicate that pre-group ____________is essential.

Which of the following represents a mistake in the closing stage of a group?

Why is planning too many exercises for a session a leadership mistake?

Which of the following is NOT essential to pre group planning?

Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration during the working phase of a group?

When considering "big picture" planning for an anger management group, list four or five issues you might want to address and WHY each might be important.

All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session EXCEPT

How is planning for a first session different than planning for a middle or closing session?

During the ___________________stage, the leader attempts to get a sense of the members' energy and interest levels.

All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT?

25. Why is it good to have a back-up plan for a group session?

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters