Deck 9: Final Stage of a Group

Question 1

Members benefit by practicing new interpersonal skills, by getting and discussing __________, and by modifying certain behaviors so that they are more likely to bring about desired changes once they leave the group

A) mortality
B) abandonment
C) hopefulness
D) feedback

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A recommended tool used for successfully terminated group members is _____________ that they should read at a certain point after termination (one year; two years, etc.)

A) their initial intake form
B) a letter to themselves
C) a letter written (but not sent) to the group leader
D) a "here-and-now" poem

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A group member complains about the termination process. He threatens legal action. The safety net is having explained the termination process:

A) During screening
B) During informed consent
C) During the first meeting
D) Verbally during orientation

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A Closed Group is:

A) One that has finished its work and stopped meeting.
B) One that has ceased meeting because of inabilities in meeting goals.
C) One that accepts only certain members such as court-mandated counselees, etc.
D) One that contains the same members for all sessions.

Question 5

Co-leaders of a group weigh whether or not to meet and critique their performance, styles, etc. Nancy, one of the co-leaders, has just accepted a position in another state. This will be her last day. The co-leaders should:

A) Meet; this is consistent with the ASGW "Best Practice Guidelines"
B) Not meet; the group has ended, and it's all "water under the bridge"
C) Not meet, as conflicts might arise that can't be resolved before the two part ways for good
D) Meet, however, only in the presence of a supervisor

Question 6

During the final stages of a group, it is helpful to reinforce members so that they can cope with realistic __________ and avoid getting discouraged and giving up.

A) depression
B) separation anxiety
C) setbacks
D) ountertransference

Question 7

In which type of group do members need to prepare for individual goodbyes, as not all members leave at the same time?

A) Psycho-educational group
B) Open group
C) Closed group
D) Court-mandated group

Question 8

Which option answers the following statement most completely and correctly: ASGW (2008)  "Best Practice Guidelines" encourage leaders to process the workings of the group with:

A) Themselves (if co-leaders exist), group members and supervisors
B) Themselves (if co-leaders exist), group members, supervisors, other colleagues and significant others if done with confidentiality
C) Themselves (if co-leaders exist), group members and significant others if done with confidentiality
D) Themselves (if co-leaders exist), group members, supervisors, or other colleagues.

Question 9

A specific point that should be explored during the termination process is how the counselee has translated ___________ into ______________.

A) pain/confusion/frustration/anger/etc./growth
B) abstract/concrete
C) insight/action
D) feedback/knowledge

Question 10

"How might your life have been different had you not become a member of this group?" This question is:

A) Likely to increase insight
B) Likely to cause anxiety
C) Likely to open a "Pandora's Box" of unresolved conflicts
D) Not recommended (Yalom, 2009)

Question 11

Yoshi, a counselee in an incest-survivors group, presents the group leader with a kimono during the final session. All of the following, according to experts, should factor into the decision of the leader as to whether to accept the gift or not, EXCEPT for:

A) Cultural factors
B) The intention of the gift-giver
C) The "gift" policy of the counselor
D) Laws on gift-giving and receiving

Question 12

Group members may experience and express closure differently due to their _________, and leaders should be aware of these differences in the termination process.

A) cultural background
B) new lease on life
C) mandatory needs
D) toolbox of ideas

Question 13

Svetlana is in the end stage of her group. The leader asks her to visualize how she will react in a situation two years from now. This technique, "future projection," is most commonly used in the context of:

A) Gestalt Therapy
B) Psychodrama
C) Client-Centered Therapy
D) Behavioral Therapy

Question 14

The most important thing about the group experience is what the members take with them by way of new __________ to enhance the quality of their lives.

A) coping
B) learning
C) methods of communicating
D) problem-solving abilities

Question 15

Members practice new behaviors in the group sessions as well as putting into practice more effective __________ when dealing with emerging concerns.

A) referrals
B) contacts
C) coping skills
D) tasks

Question 16

The group leader's theoretical orientation will influence the way __________ issues are approached.

A) employment
B) personal relationship
C) family
D) termination

Question 17

Homework can be used as an effective tool in:

A) All stages up to, but not including, the Final Stage
B) All stages from the Working Stage on
C) All stages
D) All stages except for the Initial Stage

Question 18

Post-group follow-up sessions are:

A) Recommended by the American Psychological Association's "Best Practice Guidelines"
B) Not recommended by many experts as they are considered a "support crutch"
C) Not recommended by many experts, as new issues can arise
D) Able to reduce the need for risk-taking as a result of the passage of time

Question 19

Some experts believe that the process of termination begins as early as:

A) The Initial Stage of a group
B) The first day of a group
C) The Transition Stage of a Group
D) The beginning of the group's Final Stage

Question 20

An unresolved conflict appears during the final session of a closed group. Which statement is correct?

A) This is not unexpected
B) This is a sign that the group was prepared to terminate prematurely
C) This is a sign of ineffectiveness on the part of the leader
D) This is a sign that those involved in the conflict should be referred to other groups in order to "finish their business"

Question 21

When a follow-up group session with the entire group is not practical, group leaders can__________ to assess the members' perceptions about the group and its impact on their
Lives.

A) send an email to some members
B) send a brief questionnaire
C) call several members
D) eate a Facebook page and invite some of the members to join

Question 22

As members approach the ending of a group or are leaving an ongoing group, it is equally essential that they be encouraged to express their reactions. They may have fears or concerns about __________.

A) cohesion
B) separation
C) connection
D) bonding

Question 23

Members need to face the reality of __________ and learn how to say good-bye.

A) confidentiality
B) informed consent
C) termination
D) a working group

Question 24

A main task for members during the final session is to put into words what has transpired from __________.

A) the first to the final session
B) the third or fourth session to the final session
C) the last couple sessions only
D) the first and second sessions only

Question 25

__________ needs to be tailored to each member's contract, and members need to be careful about overambitious plans.

A) Confidentiality
B) Informed consent
C) Receiving feedback
D) Homework

Question 26

At the final phase leaders should reinforce some teaching points to help members consolidate
What they have learned and to apply their learning to daily life. Which of the following is
NOT a suggestion from the book?

A) What will you do with what you have learned?
B) Change may be slow and subtle
C) One group alone may not permanently change your life
D) A group experience is an end in itself

Question 27

The technique of __________ is designed to help group members express and clarify concerns they have about their future.

A) future projection
B) initial intake
C) giving feedback
D) receiving feedback

Question 28

__________ can tap individual changes in attitudes and values and can help members make a personal assessment of the group.

A) Termination
B) Confidentiality
C) Standardized instruments
D) Future projection

Question 29

In a group for abused children, the leader gives the children an opportunity to participate in
Structuring the closing sessions. All of the following are information a leader should ask the
Members to share EXCEPT :

A) what they have learned about their individual strengths and talents.
B) how they plan to continue making positive choices and building healthy relationships outside of group.
C) what kind of group they believe their family and friends should attend.
D) their individual plans about how to take care of themselves.

Question 30

__________ is a basic aspect of any group experience, and it can benefit both members and the leader. It is an ongoing process throughout the life of a group-or at least at important
      turning points in the group-that tracks the progress of individual members and the
      group as a whole.

A) Termination
B) Confidentiality
C) Informed consent
D) Evaluation