Exam 17: Working With Specific Populations

In general, many older people who choose to participate in groups tend to be more interested in task, educational and support groups rather than personal growth or counseling/therapy groups.

The use of special skills, such as dealing with anger, handling confrontation, planning carefully, and cutting off are especially important with ______________groups.

When dealing with children and adolescents in groups where personal information is shared among the members, one area that may be difficult to manage is that of _____________.

Which of the following is FALSE about leading groups of children?

When working with children in a group, it is important for the leader to effectively manage the energy level and attention span. Good use of his/her________can be an effective tool.

Couples' groups provide an opportunity for partners to do each of the following in group EXCEPT

It is important for leaders of "divorce recovery" groups to have members who have a wide ranges of interests and issues to resolve, from grieving over the divorce to meeting someone for a new relationship.

Working with adolescents in a group setting, it is important for the leader to use activities that will provide ____________to the sessions.

According to the authors, which of the following members of a group are likely to be separated from their friends and families?

The leader working with group members with disabilities should be able to help members move through the grieving process.

MATCHING: Match the group types with the descriptions presented below. Group Types: -A leader working with this population will need to have a special understanding of issues such as trust, intimacy, shame, guilt, and abandonment. They must also be prepared to deal with members' pain and anger.

When setting up children's groups, because of short attention span and high energy levels, the leader will want to give thought to the _________of the group.

When leading couples groups, the leader must be aware that each partner may have a different "agenda" in his or her willingness to be a member of the group.

Why might it be advantageous for a couple to co-lead a group for couples?

It is generally not necessary for leaders of ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) groups to have a strong informational and skill background in addictions because the members will be able to bring that kind of information into the group.

Which of the following are MOST LIKELY topics that adult children of alcoholics would discuss?

Focusing on identity problems, friends, parents, school, and sexual concerns can be helpful in a group for ____________________.

Which of the following is TRUE about groups for survivors of sexual abuse?

When working with children and adolescents, it is better to use a "leader-oriented" model of leadership than a facilitator model.

How is hearing from other people dealing with addiction helpful to a client in recovery?