1. By asking a member, “Would you like to work on that?” the leader is trying to obtain a ____________________ with
the member to be the focus of the group’s attention.
2. Some examples of ____________________goals are: helping members to improve their comfort level and level of
openness in group.
3. To get members involved in their own work, the leader will sometimes elicit comments from other members while
putting the working member on hold. This technique is called ______________ off.
4. For a member who is not comfortable being the focus of the group, the leader can bring up that member’s issue for
general discussion and work with him or her ___________________.
5. Leaders who get members to focus on making behavioral changes, such as obtaining employment or maintaining
sobriety, help them to set and obtain ____________________ goals.
6. When using an in-depth, __________________round, the working member says something to each member of the
group while remaining in her seat.
7. According to the authors, leaders attempting to conduct intensive group therapy must have good individual
_____________________skills.
8. In open groups, where members may leave or new members enter while the group is on-going, sharing is often less
personal because members do not feel the same level of __________ as in closed groups.
9. When screen members for a counseling or therapy group, it is often better to select individuals with _______________
problems or issues.
10. The skilled leader in a therapy group understands the value of working toward _____________________ the focus so
members can work on personal issues.
Techniques:
A. creative use of members
B. guess the problem
C. movement round
D. indirectly working
E. role-play the member
F. spinning off
G. stationary round
11. To get a member more into his feelings, the leader asks him to sit in front of the other members and say, “Life is hard
for me because…”
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12. The leader wants the working member to listen to himself, so she has the member sit in his seat and repeat the same
phrase to each group member.
g
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13. One member feels very discouraged and stuck. The leader asks the member to close her eyes and listen as other
members talk in a kind and caring way about her situation.
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14. A member working on her issues uses vague and confusing language to explain her concerns. The leader tells the
other members to try to figure out what’s wrong to give the working member time to stop and think.
b
15. Because one member does not seem to realize how his voice and body language come across to others, the leader asks
for another member to volunteer to act as the working member so he can “see himself.”
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16. In therapy groups, the leader is responsible for each of the following EXCEPT
a.
scolding late members
b.
directing the focus.
c.
watching the clock.
d.
providing the right atmosphere.
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17. Screening potential members can be helpful in
a.
getting the right mix of members.
b.
including members at different stages of the problem.
c.
eliminating members that are too emotionally unbalanced.
d.
all of the available choices
d
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18. Which of the following is TRUE about apportioning “air time” to members?
a.
The leader should give each member equal air time.
b.
If one member needs most of the group’s time, the leader should give it to him.
c.
Both of the choices are true.
d.
Neither of the choices is true.
d
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19. Spinning-off is an essential skill that
a.
gives the working member a break.
b.
lets the leader do some personal work.
c.
allows others to comment about the working member.
d.
none of the choices.
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20. According to the authors, which of the following is FALSE about the focus on process in a therapy group?
a.
It should be the main purpose of a therapy group
b.
It is essential in rebuilding trust between members
c.
It can help the leader to reduce tension in the group
d.
It can aid members in opening themselves up in the group
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21. Which of the following is FALSE with regard to obtaining a contract to work with an individual member on an issue?
a.
The leader always needs to obtain a contract to hold the focus on an individual
b.
Obtaining a contract is usually not necessary in counseling and therapy groups
c.
Both of the choices are false.
d.
Neither of the choices is false.
b
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22. To help more than one person at the same time, the leader could do which of the following?
a.
Put one person on hold
b.
Have two working members give advice to each other
c.
Give each working member an in-depth round to complete
d.
All of the choices
d
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23. Which of the following is NOT a reason given by the authors to use members to ask questions or to guess the problem
of another member?
a.
To give the leader time to think
b.
To keep other members involved and interested
c.
To break up the working member’s tendency to tell stories
d.
To satisfy other members’ curiosity about the working member
d
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24. If a member shares a deep personal concern in a non-therapy group, the leader should FIRST
a.
ask the group if it is okay to focus on the issue.
b.
calculate the amount of time remaining in the session.
c.
decide if therapy is appropriate for handling the concern.
d.
obtain the member’s permission to work on the problem.
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25. One member of an addictions group frequently rambles during sessions, often retelling the same stories over and over.
This member has shared that he has trouble relating to people, and the leader points out the rambling to him and asks
others to comment on how they’ve felt in group about it. In this instance, the leader is providing
a.
intense therapy.
b.
therapy in a non-therapy group.
c.
therapy that focuses on process.
d.
therapy for more than one member at the same time.
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26. Which of the following is TRUE with regard to conducting intensive therapy groups?
a.
The leader should direct much of the counseling and therapy in group
b.
The leader should have strong individual counseling skills
c.
Both of the choices are true
d.
Neither of the choices is true
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27. All of the following represent common mistakes made when leading therapy groups EXCEPT
a.
attempting to conduct therapy without a contract
b.
placing emphasis on getting, holding, and deepening the group’s focus
c.
spending too much time on one person
d.
focusing on an irrelevant topic
b
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28. Which of the following is NOT a therapy group technique suggested by the authors?
a.
Use of lecture
b.
Use of role-play
c.
Use of creative techniques
d.
Use of rounds
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29. In a group with members who have different cultural backgrounds, the leader will sometimes ask a member how his
culture might deal with a topic being discussed.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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30. An effective leader does not pay attention to time in a therapy group because such a concern distracts the leader from
the real purpose of the group.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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31. By establishing a contract with a group member, that member agrees to be the focus of the group’s attention.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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32. The effective leader of a counseling or therapy group will never allow members to ask one another questions during a
session.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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33. By using members in role plays or rounds, not only can the therapy in a group be more impactful, but this process
keeps the members involved during a session.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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34. A form of an “in–depth” stationary round is one in which each member asks a different question of the working
member, using the round format.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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35. “Indirect” counseling may be a helpful technique to use in a therapy group when a member does not feel comfortable
being the focus of attention.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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36. It is never okay to provide any kind of therapeutic help in a non-therapy group such as a support or education group.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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37. A leader of a counseling or therapy group should never let the session turn into an advice-giving session, unless there
is a specific situation that one or more members may be able to offer help with.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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38. When a member is “in–touch” with his or her pain from a childhood memory, it is sometimes the best idea to allow
that person to experience the pain rather than coming to their “rescue”.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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39. According to the textbook, Outcome goals in therapy groups are goals that pertain to behavior changes in the
member’s life, such as obtaining employment, improving an interpersonal relationship, maintaining sobriety, or feeling
greater self-esteem.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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40. In therapy groups, the leader does not need to know the topic, such as addictions, eating disorders, or sexual abuse,
because the members who are dealing with these issues will supply all the information necessary for the group to run well.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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41. Creating an atmosphere in a therapy group where members feel safe and comfortable sharing their thoughts and
feelings is the leader’s responsibility.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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42. How might a member benefit from being worked with indirectly?
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43. When should a leader provide therapy in a non therapy group?
44. Why is it important to be aware of individual members in a therapy group?
45. According to the authors, why is it a mistake to conduct individual counseling with one member without involving
other members?
46. How do counseling and therapy groups differ from other groups like growth and support groups?