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Group Work in Behavioral Health: The Art of Group Facilitation, Part II

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1.  An important step in the beginning stage of a group is:
  1. Group facilitator needs to allow members to test them and the group rules while also maintaining limits.
  2. The purpose of the group needs to be made explicit, discussed, agreed-upon, and accepted.
  3. The group needs to be seen and experienced as a place where members can really work on problems, exchange, argue, confront, try out, really share.
  4. Group facilitator will play an increasingly less central role to support stronger group leadership and functioning.
2.  An important step in the middle stage of a group is:
  1. Members need to be oriented to the group, to the worker, to other members and logistical aspects of the group.
  2. Opportunities for the group to reflect on their experience and progress in the group.
  3. The group needs to be seen and experienced as a place where members can really work on problems, exchange, argue, confront, try out, really share.
  4. Commonalities among members need to be recognized so members can feel connected to one another.
3.  As it relates to groups, purpose:
  1. is static and fixed
  2. is not a dynamic concept
  3. can deepen, develop and change as the group matures.
  4. is not a component of a meaningful group
4.  One of the most important things for a group facilitator is ____________.
  1. Not making mistakes
  2. Not telling the group If they make a mistake
  3. Knowing every aspect of group facilitation before starting a group
  4. Self-awareness and transparency
5.  When disparity exists between the stated, and the hidden purpose of a group:
  1. The important social work value of respect for the client is honored
  2. It often results in clients being labeled as "resistant" or "not ready" when they object or refuse to go along with a ruse.
  3. Group dynamics become highly competitive
  4. The purpose of the group is valued.
6.  A mistake that group facilitators sometimes make about purpose is ____________.
  1. Sharing their agenda transparently with the group
  2. Confusing content and purpose
  3. Involving potential group members in creating a group purpose
  4. Changing the group purpose as the group evolves
7.  Thoughtfully facilitated groups offer participants an opportunity to:
  1. Develop capacity for mutual aid
  2. Develop an appreciation for their own personal views
  3. Weaken their ability to work constructively on conflicts and relationships, including giving and receiving feedback
  4. All of the above
8.  Being transparent when making a mistake as a group facilitator:
  1. Makes group members not trust the facilitator
  2. Make group members not feel safe
  3. Is strong leadership, role-modeling healthy behavior and create safety and trust from and among participants
  4. Only happens with inexperienced practitioners
9.  A common occurrence in the ending stage of a group is:
  1. Participants feel anxious about the unknown, with a range of fears (not being accepted, not succeeding, etc.)
  2. Members reverting to behavior exhibited at earlier stages of the group’s development, or miss meetings and show anger towards the group.
  3. Members will be exploring the group, but giving themselves a chance to draw back and keeping their distance.
  4. Members test the facilitator and other members to come to trust that they can express their feelings and bring problems into the group without being rejected or punished.
10.  Groups provide an opportunity for practitioners to create spaces that honor:
  1. Socioeconomic status
  2. Education Level
  3. Personal achievements
  4. Diverse identities and communities

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