Group Dynamics: Group Analysis

My group and I have not decided on which roles we are taking; the plan is not finalized. We are planning to create posters together and each of us will play a role during the video. I plan to contribute by making posters, asking my group when we are meeting up, and help my group members if they need any assistance.

•details of the photograph, such as which person you chose, what they are wearing, and what belongings they have with them

What are you going to do first? (Did the group make a logical choice that they backed up with their reasoning for that choice? Did their reasoning make sense?) (3 points)

This particular group also incorporated different practise frameworks, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy to help group members successfully understand their goals and the resources needed to attain those goals. Based on the literature, CBT is a goal-directed and semi-structured therapy that seeks to change negative thinking patterns and reduce maladaptive behaviours to promote socio-emotional well-being (CUCARO, 2017). This framework is evident within the facilitated role-play activities (i.e. 05:25-06:50) that encouraged members to walk through a scenario and identify their thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses. This CBT activity gave group members the opportunity to critically analyze their own coping strategies (successful or otherwise) as well as receive feedback from other members around what worked well and what alternatives could be implemented in a safe setting. This psycho-educational group also utilized a narrative therapy model, “in which people are encouraged to recount their stories as related to the circumstances at hand…” (Roberts & Yeager, 2006; White, 1989). During the check-in of the 6th session, each group member was encouraged to share their narrative of how the prior week had gone and whether they were successful in completing

Sorry I am nominating myself, rude I know; but, I would love to get pictures done with our newest member. If this is not acceptable I completely understand.

Nonetheless, despite the potential benefits of screening, the process also poses some ethical dilemmas to the group leaders. For instance, some prospective members during the screening process might be able to articulate their expectations, needs and commitment to change more clearly, while other members might not be able to articulate their needs and expectations clearly. Leaders therefore face the ethical dilemma of deciphering what some indecisive group members might want from the

When it comes to a group theory session, the counselor wants to give the individuals in that setting Instillation of hope, members of therapy groups often find hope as they discover and focus on how to face their problems. Installation of hope is vital because you want to have the individuals that are part of that

facilitate groups of diverse talents, I will ask students to form their own groups using the

Exclusions from the group would be active substance users, if under the age of eighteen, if miss more than two sessions with inadequate excuse. I also would address a late policy as to not miss too much of each session and as it would be a distraction to other members.

The group facilitator is responsible of interviewing all members to ensure that all members will benefit from the group sessions, and that no member with interfere with the overall goal of the session. The screening of group attendee must comply with the standard code of ethic listed in ACA Code of Ethic (2005) under A.8.a. Group Work. “Counselors screen prospective group/theory participant. To the extent possible, counselor select members whose needs and goals are compatible with the goals of the group, who will not impede the group process, and whose well-being will not be jeopardized by the group experience” (ACA, 2015). The screening and group selection process is just as important as it sets the basis for what the group will offer or assistance the participants. The intake process can offer opportunities to the counselor to be tempted to engage in unethical practices. Extended research must be conducted before selection process takes place. The assembling a group would knowingly support the hypothesis and offer a tainted validation of the data generated.

Learning how to work effectively in a group situation is key to success in many professions as well as in social situations. Groups vary from each other based on the individuals that make up each group, all of us belong to various groups at one time or another. The roles that we fulfill vary from group to

Therefore, such selection should not withhold members from feeling insecure and should freely allow each individual to express themselves and contribute to the team. A possible method of selecting task members is to concentrate on the main focuses and including the possible leaders of each focuses. By doing so, these should be the most knowledgeable personnel in the organization whom is most familiar with the area and would be the best candidate to contribute. However, often times this may mean that

After completing the group task of preparing a presentation on, transferring individual facilitation skills into a group work setting I will critically reflect upon my own participation. I will evaluate my self-awareness while working in the group, as well as those around me. The way that I personally dealt with any issues that arose within the group and how that affected the group dynamics. I will also briefly discuss the roles in which each member of the group took and how role allocation affected, the group dynamics and the working relationships. Finally I will evaluate my work having discussed it with my fellow group members.

Leadership is the process by which one person can influence an individual or a group into the completion of a goal or an objective. The ability to inspire and motivate others stems from his or her capacity to efficiently manage time and people. I was recently placed in a leadership position, where I facilitate a group of clients who are low-functioning schizophrenic adults at a mental institution. My role as a group facilitator, which I sometimes view as teaching, is to guide and teach members the different coping skills for their illnesses. It is also my responsibility to make sure that members participate and are able to achieve their desired goals. My greatest challenge as a leader is understanding the importance of group dynamics.

In conclusion, this class has changed my perspective about working in a group. Since my prior experience with groups was so unsettling, I believed that all groups were going to be the same. However, this class has made it possible to believe that there are groups that respect and take into consideration other members’