Exam 6: Initial Stage of a Group

Conflict is most likely to occur during which stage of a therapeutic group?

__________ is the ability to tune in to what others are subjectively experiencing and to see the world through their eyes.

Two crucial tasks inherent in the initial stage of group therapy are orientation and ______________.

If ________________ (s) is/are brought to the forefront and dealt with constructively, a negative can be turned into something therapeutic.

Which of the following is not a recommended manner of closing a regular group session (a regular session, not the final session)?

Ambiguity and lack of a structured approach in groups often lead to:

Many short-term psychoeducational groups are structured around:

Tuning into the ____________ feelings and experiences of another person is ____________.

A characteristic of many members in beginning groups is the tendency to:

Personal __________, by the leader, can be useful when it is intentional and keeps the focus of attention on the group members rather than on the leader.

__________ is essential if members are to feel a sense of safety in a group.

When differences between leaders result in conflict between them, it can be a source of __________ for both members and leaders.

The process of __________ is important both at the beginning of a new group and at intervals as the group evolves as they are met.

Sherman and Belinda are co-leading a group. One is nurturing and sensitive while the other is more direct, some even say "a bit too pushy." Which of the following statements is true?

The __________ done prior to beginning a group helps us learn the history of group members, which enables us to better understand some of their reactions during the group     process.