Group Analysis Reflection

Next, the barriers that exist in group communication are premature evaluation of ideas, poor physical surroundings, too many people, poor timing, and stinking thinking. The different ideas made from the group need an evaluation at a certain time; this is done only after all the ideas have been made from the group. Poor physical surroundings can be a problem for group disruption in communication. In some cases the room could be too hot, too cold, too noisy, not adequate enough seating and lack of technological needs for the group to function. If the group is too large then the communication can be lost and equal participation will not occur (Beebe &Masterson, 2006). Poor timing also can be a hindrance to the group by not

Heeman, V. (2007). Workplace Bullying: A Distinct, Interpersonal, and Communicative Phenomenon. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Communication Association.

Working in a team can result sometimes in some sorts of bullying or discrimination against some of its team members

Bullying, harassment and discrimination amount to core issues in all workplaces and are an integral connection between employee relations and effective human resource management. Bullying and harassment occurs when an employee is mistreated and victimized by fellow workers or supervisors through repeated negative instances of offensive slurs, detrimental feedback, verbal abuse and intended isolation through social exclusion. These instances correlate to “low satisfaction with leadership, work control, social climate, and particularly the experience of role conflict” (Einarsen et al. 1994). Not all departments within

During this group session, the patients were asked to identify common relapse triggers and verbalize ways in which they can avoid their triggers. The patients were provided with a handout on triggers and educated on alternative methods to avoid their triggers.The patient was oriented x 3. The patient reported that feelings of depression and being bored has caused him in the past to relapse. He shared that he is ready to be clean and is aware of his triggers. He further shared that he goals are to engage in outside activities that can help occupy his timeThe patient was oriented x 3. He actively participated in the group discussion. The patient identified his triggers as his relationship with his family members. Throughout the session, the patient

Adult bullying in the workplace has become quite commonplace and its consequences can be far-reaching. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 146 million Americans are employed in the United States, and an estimated 54 million of those are bullied at work (Namie, 2007). These statistics are staggering. Bullying is defined as a combination of verbal abuse and behaviors that are humiliating, threatening, or intimidating and create harm (health, social, or economic) to individuals and may interfere with their productivity at work (Namie, 2007). With a prevalence of bullying taking place in the workplace, it appears that organizations need to better provide a sense of community and psychological support to its employees to address this widespread issue. The appropriate communication within the organization can make all the difference.

My prior experience in leading a group is when I lead a group of young men that were growing up in low-income housing. Ironically, most of these young men were growing up in a household where there is no father present, and they looked to the streets for guidance. During these group sessions, we talk about the stigma that was placed upon them for coming from the area in which they were growing up in. We also talked about social issues that they are dealing with growing up as African American males. Another point that was brought up was how do they deal with the police that patrols the area. Also, we created a dialogue that entailed discussing what the short-term and long-term goals were. Many participants of this group were eager to

Given the negative consequences of workplace bullying on the mental health and well-being of employees and the performance of any organization, it is important to understand the reasons that trigger the development of this social phenomenon. “From a humanistic perspective, this predominantly psychological

My group’s first decision was to pick a topic and we all agreed to work on the solider topic. Once we knew both the topic and the group members we decided to meet to pick individual parts and do some research. Because that Wednesday was reading day it was decided that we would meet for a few hours in the library starting at 7 am. It was only Tyler, Meegan and I who met in the library. There is where we decided that Meegan would talk about the soldier’s experiences in battle and Tyler talked about the major leaders and the major battles in the Mexican American War. I spoke about the Texan revolution the Alamo and Texas becoming a state.

I participated in two groups while attending college. I attended one about psychology and the mind while I was in Community College. In this group was more about helping out the community. In this group we reached out to different agencies and volunteered and helped out in any way that we could. One of our major projects was getting together with the culinary arts at the community college and the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV). This project consisted of having the culinary arts prepare a thanksgiving meal to these women and children that were not going to be having a thanksgiving dinner. This organization was very positive and always participating in events and project to help out others. When belonging to this group

Today, I co-facilitated a group at the alternative school. I began the group with a recap of what was discussed last week, and I asked the members to name one thing they took from the group on last week. One member stated she learned how to demonstrate self-control when she is angry. Another member stated he also learned how to demonstrate self-control. He gave an example that occurred this weekend. He stated he got into trouble at home, and his mother made him angry. He stated instead of “going off”, he took a deep breath and walked away. He stated he went in his room to calm down. I felt successful in being able to assist the members with identify coping skills they can utilize when they are angry. It was very rewarding to hear the members disclose what they learned in last session, and how they have utilized at least one of their coping skills since last time we met.

The resource outlines how bullying is a behavior that damages the workforce. Further explanations by the authors Matthiesen and Einarsen (2010, p. 203), share “Workplace bullying is, of course, a highly unpleasant and even devastating experience to face bullying in a daily work situation” (p. 203). The documentation references multiple times about the imbalance of power. It also discusses how aggression is directed, along with the organizational outcomes. The authors, Matthiesen and Einarsen (2010) identify by stating, “Solid research based information on the causes and consequences of workplace bullying are needed to develop sound interventions and preventive strategies” (p.236). This article concludes with remarks on the negative consequence of bullying and validates how much further documentation is needed for all workplace bullying. For the current documented information it does exhibit these action are wrongful acts. Bullying in the workplace must be addressed, removed, and eradicated otherwise individuals continue to feel they can remain to act and do, as they have been, which is stated throughout the document as part of the workplace

This class has taught me a lot about running groups successfully. While I had the chance to run one major group and one minor group, I had certain skills that I was better at in one group than the other. While in my minor group which lasted about two minutes I did a good job when it came to scanning and facilitating while in the forty-five-minute group I continued my scanning skills while my facilitating skills could use more work. In my first reflection paper, I talked about listening without giving advice, I definitely followed this well because I was able to listen to each group member without giving them my opinion with what was said. Feeding off of that, I realized I am a good reflector.

Welcome to Focus, we are an organization that functions through a unique structure, with elements borrowed from several approaches and theories studied throughout the course of our year. Focus’s structure most closely models the systems approach. In addition to functioning like a human body, Focus has borrowed elements from the classical approach through ordered structuring of department levels, the family metaphor and human resources encapsulates our employees, and cognitive strategies to influence our decision making. Like a human body we need to operate at full capacity and so our group has added the best prescribed medicines, practices, to ensure that Focus efficiently functions internally between departments and employees as well as

Aside from the demotivational factors previously mentioned, workplace bullying should also be noted as a force negatively impacting the climate and performances in the workplace. Mary Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Cotter, Steve Bernfelf, Laura Carter, Ashley Kies and Nadya Fouad (2001) commence their discussion of workplace bullying by revealing some of the more notable definitions of the concept, as these are featured within the specialized literature.