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Group Process
Question | Answer |
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Group definitition | 2 or more individuals who have a relationship with on other, are interdependent, and may share norms |
Group Process definition | the interaction continually taking place among members of a group |
group therapy definition | form of psychosocial tx in which a # of pts meet together with a therapise, for the purpose of sharing, gaining personal insight, and improving interpersonal functioning |
Group content | all that is said in a group |
confrontation | process whereby problems or conflicts are brought into open |
cohesiveness | bond b/t members of a group, measured by wilingness to work together toward common goals |
group norm | expectations for behavior providing structure for members. happens during orientation phase |
instillation of hope | by observing the progress of others in the grp with similair problems a grp member gains hope that their problems can be resolved |
universality | individuals are not alone |
imparting of information | knowledge is gained through formal instruction as well as sharing |
altruism | mutual sharing and concern for each other |
group cohessivness | develop sense of belonging that separates "i" to "we are" |
catharsis | member express positive and negative feelings, open expression of feelings |
existential factors | grp member help other take direction of their own lives and accept responsibility |
initial/orientatio phase | leader/members work together to establish rules that will govern group |
middle/working phase | problem solving and decision making occur, complete goals |
termination phase | discuss feelings and thought, terminate session |