Exam 1: Introduction

What strategies should new group leaders implement to become more effective? ​

Choices: ​ A.Counseling B.Discussion C.Education D.Growth E.Self-help F.Support G.Task -A group of boys diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)meet daily in a residential treatment facility to discuss their problems and focus on improved functioning in school and at home.The leader often plays an active role to ensure each session is productive and beneficial for all members.​

Which of the following is FALSE regarding ethical practices when conducting group work?​

Choices: ​ A.Confidentiality B.Dual relationships C.Ethically using exercises D.Informing members about the group E.Leader qualification and preparation F.Leader's role in making referrals​ -During the first session of a group for survivors of sexual abuse,the leader tells members the purpose of the group,and informs the members that they can share as little,or as much as they would like.​

Choices: ​ A.Confidentiality B.Dual relationships C.Ethically using exercises D.Informing members about the group E.Leader qualification and preparation F.Leader's role in making referrals​ -A leader of a diverse group comprised of members from many different cultures struggles to understand his clients.Though his skills are good,the group dynamics are often effected by cultural concerns.​

​Practicing beyond your level of training is suggested as a way of "stretching" your skill level.

A leader who allows members to determine the content of the group themselves utilizes a ________________________ directed approach.​

Choices: ​ A.Counseling B.Discussion C.Education D.Growth E.Self-help F.Support G.Task -A group of first-generation college students meet weekly to share their experiences adapting to college.The leader facilitates discussions that help the students to connect with one another so that they do not feel alone in their new environment.

Choices: ​ A.Counseling B.Discussion C.Education D.Growth E.Self-help F.Support G.Task -A group for parents whose children have been sexually abused meet weekly to discuss effective parenting skills.The leader provides information on a variety of topics including: the nature of abuse and its effects on the child,parenting an abused child,and dealing with the stress and grief of child sexual abuse.Sometimes,the leader facilitates discussion so that members can share their perspectives and ideas.​

The leader can "market" the idea that people can change their lives by using a lot of excitement and ____________________.​

A group leader who uses practices that are very different from ones generally accepted by others in the field could be considered ____________________.​

It seems apparent that the future for group work is very limited and will eventually disappear as more and more counselors are available to do individual counseling.​

Choices: ​ A.Confidentiality B.Dual relationships C.Ethically using exercises D.Informing members about the group E.Leader qualification and preparation F.Leader's role in making referrals​ -A school counselor led an exercise that generated an intense reaction from one member.After the session,with the member's permission,the counselor contacted the member's parent to provide a list of phone numbers so that plans for follow up services could be made.​

Why do the authors advocate for a leader-directed model of group counseling?​

Organizations,such as the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association,publish _________________standards that outline sound practices when conducting group work.​

In a social skills group for children,the leader uses exercises and asks thought-provoking questions about group dynamics,to help members learn skills to improve peer relationships.Which leadership style is being utilized?​

What are the possible consequences of forcing group participation on a member who is not ready for the experience?​

The authors' leadership model for counseling and therapy groups is based on a model called impact therapy.​

Choices: ​ A.Confidentiality B.Dual relationships C.Ethically using exercises D.Informing members about the group E.Leader qualification and preparation F.Leader's role in making referrals​ -This leader finished her Master's degree last semester and has no experience leading groups.Her new job requires her to lead a therapy group for clients with schizophrenia.​

Choices: ​ A.Confidentiality B.Dual relationships C.Ethically using exercises D.Informing members about the group E.Leader qualification and preparation F.Leader's role in making referrals​ -​A counselor in private practice lives in a small town and sees members of his group in many different places.One of the members joins the softball team that the leader plays on.