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1 Application of Group Skills Lisa Watts Master of Science in Social Work, Walden University SOCW-6121: Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice II Dr. Shareaka Green-Miller December 23, 2023

2 Application of Group Leadership Skills for the Video Scenario During this group video scenario of participants who have been court-mandated to attend anger management therapy, the choices I selected as the group leader helped me understand my role as a group leader and show my different leadership skills to this group of people. The group leader's role is to help the group accomplish their goal, express themselves, and communicate. Leadership is directing a group's and its members' growth to achieve objectives consistent with the values underlying social work practice (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). Before I started the session, I clicked on each participant to understand why each one was there. I enlisted the group to create and establish rules when the session started. Allowing the group members to create the rules allows them to engage with each other, which is more successful than the rules dictated by the leader. A few members dominated the brainstorming, so I stepped in and encouraged others to speak. I then reiterated the suggested rules and confirmed that the group agreed to follow them. I then selected to have everyone introduce themselves and share why they are here and what they want to get out of the experience. One of the skills that I encouraged was active listening. Trey interpreted Ali, and I informed him that he interrupted her; he apologized, and she then introduced herself. Trey was interrupting a lot and making out-of- context remakes. I advised him that he needed to be respectful and remember the rules; that was one of them that he had not been doing. I did not let Trey act out to derail me; I invited Marcus to introduce himself. He did not share much, so I gently encouraged him to share more if he was comfortable. Laura and Ali created a judgmental environment, so I intervened and asked them how best they could support Marcus. I then finished the introductions and let Laura go before exploring individual issues. I then selected to let other members chime in with thoughts and advice. I then decided to move on but was encouraged to challenge Laura to take responsibility

3 for her actions and learn to think differently. I then gave the group time to make suggestions rather than jumping in myself. After Laura and Trey had an outburst, I chose to ask her how interacting with him made her feel. This was a way to get her to articulate complicated emotions. I then finished the last piece by asking the group who wanted to share next. This exercise dealt with many practical active listening skills essential to any successful therapy session. Another skill I used in this group was being a supportive leader. A supportive group leader facilitates sensitive and understanding dialogues (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). I helped encourage the conversation and ensure it was related to everyone. When choosing the different steps for the video, I had to analyze how my choices would help the members feel safe and respected. Difference of how I would apply leadership skills Following the session's conclusion, there are things that I wish I could have done differently, such as exploring more of Marcus and Trey's feelings. I would have acknowledged their feelings and allowed them to be heard more. I would have asked them both to share more about how they feel. Trey showed attention-seeking behavior, such as mocking, interrupting others, and yelling out comments, but there is a reason behind it. I wanted to explore more as to why he was behaving this way. With Marcus, I would have liked to explore more of his eminent regard for his mother. This would have shown group members how their actions could affect others, evoked empathy for each other, and helped them understand themselves. (Toseland & Rivas, 2017) How I view my leadership skills at this time. The leadership skills I can work on to improve This time, this exercise shows that I should be placed in a group leadership position. I still need to work on and learn things, but overall, my skills are good. This activity and this week's resources gave me more understanding of my leadership role as a group facilitator. I

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