1. The authors recommend a co-leading model to handle the complex dynamics associated with leading
___________________ groups.
2. A high level of energy, including holding the focus, presenting interesting topics, and skill development are especially
important when leading groups of _________________.
3. Focusing on identity problems, friends, parents, school, and sexual concerns can be helpful in a group for
____________________.
4. When working with children under the age of seven, the authors suggest that much of the time in group should be spent
in _____________.
5. The use of special skills, such as dealing with anger, handling confrontation, planning carefully, and cutting off are
especially important with ___________________ groups.
6. When leading groups of children, especially those with behavior problems, the leader must carefully ______________
the potential members in order to make certain each is a good fit for the group.
7. When working with children in a group, it is important for the leader to effectively manage the energy level and
attention span. Good use of his/her_____________ can be an effective tool.
8. When dealing with children and adolescents in groups where personal information is shared among the members, one
area that may be difficult to manage is that of _____________.
9. When setting up children’s groups, because of short attention span and high energy levels, the leader will want to give
thought to the ______________ of the group.
10. Working with adolescents in a group setting, it is important for the leader to use activities that will provide
_________________ to the sessions.
11. These clients may often feel a loss of control as they deal with a change of lifestyle that brings uncertainty to their
lives.
e
435
12. Support and therapy are often needed for this population. Groups can help them to voice their pain and to gain the
courage to do the difficult work of healing from their victimization.
437
Group Types:
A. Clients with addictions
B. Adolescents
C. ACOA
D. Children
E. Clients with disabilities
F. Couples
G. Divorced clients
H. Older clients
I. Survivors of sexual abuse
13. A leader working with this population may need to use a lot of enthusiasm in his or her voice. Props, like puppets, are
also helpful keep members attention and heighten their understanding.
d
415
Matching
14. This population is frequently preoccupied with past events and like to tell stories. For this group of people storytelling
may be helpful and make them feel good about themselves.
h
431
Matching
15. A leader working with this population will need to have a special understanding of issues such as trust, intimacy,
shame, guilt, and abandonment. They must also be prepared to deal with members’ pain and anger.
c
441
Matching
16. The authors note that patience is needed when working with members who may not be fully committed to their own
healing, such as
a.
adolescents and children
b.
couples and survivors of sexual abuse
c.
clients with addictions
d.
divorced clients and clients with chronic diseases or disabilities
c
431
17. According to the authors, which of the following members of a group are likely to be separated from their friends and
families?
a.
Older clients
b.
Clients with addictions
c.
Clients with chronic diseases or disabilities
d.
All of the choices
d
428, 431, 435
18. Leaderless support groups, leader-led support groups, and therapy groups are basic types of groups for which of the
following populations?
a.
Children
b.
Adolescents
c.
Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
d.
All of the choices
c
441, 442
19. According to the authors, which of the following statements is FALSE with regard to leading groups comprised of
members from different cultures?
a.
Leaders must give thought to the individual needs of members in the group.
b.
People from different cultures may have different ways of being in the group.
c.
Confusion created by misunderstandings of cultural differences should be clarified.
d.
Tension due to cultural differences should be ignored in favor of sticking to the purpose of the group.
d
442
20. As a leader, preparing for and dealing with feelings of anger is useful for which population?
a.
Clients with addictions
b.
Survivors of sexual abuse
c.
Clients with chronic diseases or disabilities
d.
All of the choices
d
429, 438, 435
21. Couples’ groups provide an opportunity for partners to do each of the following in group EXCEPT
a.
fight about problems they have.
b.
strengthen the bond they have rebuilt.
c.
try different communication techniques.
d.
hear what other couples are dealing with.
a
424-425
22. Which of the following is FALSE about leading groups of children?
a.
Having short stories or puppets on hand might be useful
b.
Doing individual counseling in the group can be very effective
c.
Using an enthusiastic voice can infuse excitement into the group
d.
Keeping clarity of purpose allows the leader to process things deeply
b
417, 418
23. Which of the following is TRUE about groups for survivors of sexual abuse?
a.
The leader is always the survivors’ individual therapist
b.
It is recommended that the leader work with one person at a time during group
c.
The survivors should discuss the details of their abuse during each group session
d.
The authors believe that it is important that group therapy begin before individual therapy
b
439
24. Which of the following are MOST LIKELY topics that adult children of alcoholics would discuss?
a.
Guilt and abandonment
b.
Alienation and friends dying
c.
Meeting new people and dating
d.
Social skills building and shyness
a
442
25. Which of the following is FALSE about leading groups with adolescents?
a.
Adolescents frequently test the leader’s acceptance of their values
b.
Adolescents often listen to an older leader before listening to their peers
c.
Adolescents are usually concerned about what they say and confidentiality
d.
Adolescents will not mind if the leader takes charge and the group is interesting
b
422, 423
26. Children’s groups are usually smaller than adolescent and adult groups because
a.
they have shorter attention spans
b.
it is hard for them to maintain focus
c.
they may have difficulty interacting with one another
d.
all of the choices
d
417
27. All of the following represent special skills that are necessary for leading groups of children EXCEPT?
a.
Ability to use a multisensory approach
b.
Ability to cut off and hold the focus
c.
Ability to discipline children
d.
Ability to establish clarity of purpose for the group
c
417, 418
28. Which of the following groups would NOT be appropriate for a school setting?
a.
Probation or parole
b.
Assertiveness
c.
Living with a chemically addicted person
d.
Study skills
a
416
29. When working with adolescents in group situations, it is best for the leader to maintain control of the group while
showing respect for the members and their issues.
a.
True
b.
False
True
422, 423
30. Most groups for children deal with values, building social skills, and self-concept issues.
a.
True
b.
False
True
416
31. When working with children and adolescents, it is better to use a “leader–oriented” model of leadership than a
facilitator model.
a.
True
b.
False
True
417
32. In general, many older people who choose to participate in groups tend to be more interested in task, educational and
support groups rather than personal growth or counseling/therapy groups.
a.
True
b.
False
True
432
33. The leader working with group members with disabilities should be able to help members move through the grieving
process.
a.
True
b.
False
True
435
34. When working with groups of persons who are survivors of sexual abuse, the authors recommend having groups as
large as 12 or 14 members so that the members do not feel they are along in their plight.
a.
True
b.
False
False
438
35. It is important for leaders of “divorce recovery” groups to have members who have a wide ranges of interests and
issues to resolve, from grieving over the divorce to meeting someone for a new relationship.
a.
True
b.
False
False
439, 440
36. It is generally not necessary for leaders of ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) groups to have a strong informational
and skill background in addictions because the members will be able to bring that kind of information into the group.
a.
True
b.
False
False
442
37. If tensions arise in a group specifically because of cultural differences among members, the leader may have to focus
on these issues before dealing with specific purpose of the group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
443
38. When leading couples groups, the leader must be aware that each partner may have a different “agenda” in his or her
willingness to be a member of the group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
426
39. For some children, groups can be much better than individual counseling because groups allow children a place to
learn and practice new skills.
a.
True
b.
False
True
415
40. For gay and lesbian couples’ groups, as long as the leader has his or her own healthy love relationship, it is not
necessary for him or her to know and understand the particular issues facing these couples.
a.
True
b.
False
False
427
41. It is helpful and perhaps essential for a leader of a divorce recovery group to have a thorough knowledge of grief
counseling and not be afraid of the emotional pain that may be exhibited when working with recently divorced
individuals.
a.
True
b.
False
True
440
42. Explain how the use of a multisensory approach can be helpful to many different group populations?
43. Which special skills are helpful for working with older clients, and why?
44. How is a “recovery group” different from a “starting over group” for divorced clients?
45. How is hearing from other people dealing with addiction helpful to a client in recovery?
46. Why might it be advantageous for a couple to co-lead a group for couples?