Group Reflection Paper

The Sierra Academy serves student with learning disabilities. They have variety of programs which include speech therapy, occupational therapy, small class sizes, counselling services, small group instruction/specialized programming. I was privileged to observe and interview Maria Gonzalez’s class for six hours. I had a good experience with the class and felt that I should share my story. Eighty percent of the class needs where mild to moderate. Although, I saw a couple of those who could function pretty well on their own with little or no supervision.

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

As part of the two person executive secretariat team at Embassy Baghdad, I helped support our primary Mission Iraq goals: protecting America’s security by countering violence and instability, and renewing America’s competitive economic advantage through bilateral relationships and economic reform. Our team not only directly supported the Ambassador’s and the Deputy Chief of Mission's (DCM) engagement with the highest-level Iraqi interlocutors, but also supported working level meetings and reporting from all sections at Post, including USAID and the Departments of Defense, Treasury, and Justice. In the six months since my arrival, our team has processed more than 1,000 papers. Our work, almost always completed on the day of receipt, includes editing for grammar and content, checking and securing clearances, and drafting supplementary

Thursday 21st of April, my clinical group met at Memorial Hospital for our Mental Health clinical. The Pavilion program follows a schedule which I find to be very important for the people here as it helps them get back into a routine. I’d like to talk about the recreation group which was one of the many groups we attended during our short visit.

Group projects are a large component of online learning, particularly in obtaining my masters degree. I have participated in group projects in several instances within my master’s journey, and this course was no exception. There are various technologies used to collaborate as a group, a number of which were beneficial, and others less so. While the project overall went smoothly, there were a few hiccups, and lessons learned for the future.

Outside of the study of leadership, the words “group” and “team” are often synonymous. When applying these words to the study of Full Range Leadership Development, these two words fall on opposite ends of the synergy spectrum. Sosik and Jung (2010) explain that in a group, individuals are focused in a self-centered manner; the completion of their work is focused heavily on the good of the individual and there is not much consideration for how their work impacts the overall performance of the group (p. 305).

In the current scenario, we are now a focused group of 60 members being lead by a very effective and efficient team leader. Our team leader is more of an authoritative team leader who gives an equal dose of control with effective and efficient interpersonal warmth. The members are always very attentive towards their team leader. They follow the instructions with finesse and complete the work within stipulated time and with utmost efficiency. It may be said that together the team works as a team when it comes to the execution of assigned work done.

But through this assignment I learnt so much more. This module has also taught me how to approach a problem in an unbiased manner, how to consider all stakeholder perspectives before developing me own position. This is something that I can apply to both my academic life when problem solving, as well as my personal life when it comes to complicated topics such as the Kinder Morgan project. Through this module, I also further developed my research and writing skills and also had an opportunity to work on my presentations skills with my group, as we didn’t end up presenting in front of the class. Overall, I think the greatest skill that I developed was time management and working in a team, I learned how to divide and conquer, and how to work effectively and efficiently. These are skills that I will be applying to any future group projects that I will be working on in my future

Technology has changed jobs in an organization where I have worked because everything is computerized. I work at my job where we use computers to chart before and at the end of shift. The nurses use the computer to order medications also those in charge of ordering resident personal things as well. We also, use the computer to fill our timesheets and other documentations.

Throughout my placement experience, one of my primary objectives has been to develop competency in facilitating client’s change process. As my role involved co-facilitating a group therapy workshop, it encompassed understanding the inter-play of group process and dynamics, coupled with ability to apply and translate interventions to suit group situation (Sonia Online, 2015).

For our final group presentation, I worked with Alisha Sandridge, Makaylah Hunter-Toney, Jalen Douglas, and Josh Blackwell. Each of the group members had contributions that helped us finish the project. For this project, I wrote our proposal that was due in April, I participated in both sets of interviews by recording as well as asking questions. I was also responsible for gathering information on the cultural competency portion of the presentation. Also, I edited the final draft of the PowerPoint presentation. Although I fell as though our presentation came out very well, as a part of the group, I felt that I should have pushed for the group to get together to complete it sooner than we did. The responsibly for this fell on me because I noticed that things were not getting done

I felt that my group (Cubs) presentation wasn’t as bad overall, however, there are certain areas where we all could of improved on and benefitted from this greatly. For instance, doing a PowerPoint presentation we could held a clicker. Having a clicker, looks professional because you don’t have to worry about reading your script and having someone stand by the computer in order to click to the next slide. Secondly, I feel that I could have been louder when I was presenting. I sort of can admit to my flaws without dwelling on it as much. When I speak for long periods of time, I tend to get dry mouthed. Meaning my words can come out a bit slurred and forcing the audience to not understand my message. I try to talk slow when I have to present

Group members appeared physically tired which has been the observed general appearance of members throughout the last few sessions. Emotionally the clients displayed various degrees of emotions, one group member appeared sad while the others more content and/or positive. All members, except for one, engaged in group discussion. The group member who did not engage is typically quiet and reserved; however, when I purposively direct questions to that member she engages. Overall the group shifted into action stage within the group pertaining to the context of the session, coping with stress. The topic seemed to be extremely relevant to many of the group members and; therefore, I believe this lead to members increased desire to participate in group discussion.

In this class I have been able to experience group projects in a different manner than before. I have always struggled with social anxiety and group experiences have always been hard for me. If it was not for the help of many wonderful people, I do not think I would have been able to take this class. This group experience has been one I always will remember, because it was the first experience where I felt comfortable. In my group we used inclusivity, empowering, and process-orientation to help accomplish our goals.

Testing schedules, small group arrangements, and device logistics would definitely be one of the many managerial-type tasks I would need to consider as a building leader. Even though getting started and coordinating a schedule that balance needs and wants were a little overwhelming at first, I was motivated by the challenge and felt that I was able to successfully accommodate input from the staff through the quick survey. One of the biggest accommodations we have been able to offer through this new schedule is a small group setting for children who receive an intervention service (special education or title). As a title teacher, I have proctored several of these small group sessions, in conversation with students they have told me they love