Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 0 by Gerald Corey Eighth Edition ©2012 Brooks/Cole Publishing a Division of Cengage Learning
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 1 Group Leadership
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. The most important instrument you have is YOU Your living example, of who you are and how you struggle to live up to your potential, is the best way to model for members Strive to live a growth-oriented life Live the way you encourage group members to live 2 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (1)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Personality and character Presence Personal power Courage Willingness to confront oneself Sincerity and authenticity Sense of identity Belief in the group process and enthusiasm Inventiveness and creativity 3 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling– Chapter 2 (2)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Initial anxiety Realistic versus unrealistic anxiety Self-disclosure How much or how little to disclose Appropriate and facilitative self-disclosure Challenges of dealing with a system Retaining one’s dignity and integrity in a system aimed at cost-cutting Being one’s own advocate 4 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (3)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Active listening Restating Clarifying Summarizing Questioning Interpreting Confronting Reflecting Feelings Supporting Empathizing Facilitating 5 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (4)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Initiating Setting goals Evaluating Giving feedback Suggesting Protecting Disclosing oneself Modeling Linking Blocking Terminating 6 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (5)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Ask members to briefly check in and comment on what they want to explore Be attentive to unresolved issues from prior sessions Ask members to report their progress or difficulties during the week 7 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (6)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. With members, create an agenda for each session Consider using structured exercises to open sessions 8 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (7)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Allow time for closure Encourage members to evaluate their own progress Close a session without closing the issues raised during the session Make summary comments 9 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (8)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Teach members how to integrate what they have learned for themselves Encourage members to offer feedback to each other Discuss homework assignments 10 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (9)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. The following three areas of the multicultural counseling competencies must be addressed: Beliefs and attitudes Knowledge Skills and intervention strategies 11 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (10)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Become aware of your biases and values Try to understand the world from the member’s vantage point Gain a knowledge of the dynamics of oppression, racism, discrimination, and stereotyping Study the traditions and values of the members of your group 12 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (11)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Learn general knowledge, but avoid stereotyping Be open to learning from your members Recognize that diversity can enhance the group process 13 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (12)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 14 One determinant is whether you lead short- or long- term groups Develop a style that fits your personality and expresses your uniqueness Your theoretical stance should be closely related to your values, beliefs, and personal characteristics Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (13)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 15 Become familiar with the diverse range of theories of group counseling and consider the contributions and limitations of each approach Consider incorporating alternative perspectives into your approach to group leading Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (14)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 16 Research can help group workers to identify specific factors that contribute to successful outcomes Accountability is currently being stressed in all settings; thus, familiarity with research and evaluation practices is essential Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (15)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 17 Collaboration between practitioners and researchers can benefit both parties and the field of group work A community-based research paradigm has been proposed A shift from process research to a focus on outcome studies has occurred Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (16)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 18 The current trend: Promoting specific interventions for specific problems based on empirically supported treatments EBP should incorporate three pillars: Best available evidence Clinician expertise Client characteristics Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (17)
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. 19 Critique of EBP: It is mechanistic and does not consider the relational dimensions of the therapeutic process Human change is complex; EBP may not adequately capture complexity Third-party payers could use research findings as cost- containment measures rather than to improve the quality of services delivered Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 2 (18)