Groups 9th Edition by Marianne Schneider Corey,Gerald Corey,Cindy Corey

Exercise 1

Select one or more of these questions for exploration in a small group in the classroom:
• How do you understand the concept of resistance? What alternative concepts can you think of to explain what is often viewed as resistance?
• What member behavior would you find most difficult or challenging to deal with as a leader? Why? How do you think this member?s behavior is likely to affect the way you lead the group?
• How would you intervene if a member remained silent? What factors might explain the lack of participation by a group member?
• What would you say or do if a group member reminds you of someone in your life? How would you deal with this potential countertransference?
• How can you challenge members in a caring way without increasing their defensiveness?
• What cultural dimensions will you need to consider before confronting a member?