1. Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________.
2. During the ___________________stage, the leader attempts to get a sense of the members’ energy and interest levels.
3. Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even when their plan is not working, demonstrate lack of __________________.
4. Because not everyone is appropriate for every group, the authors indicate that pre-group _________________ is
essential.
5. Because members are becoming acquainted with one another, the ____________ phase may need to be longer in the
first session.
6. According to the authors, the best group screening method is the ____________ _______________.
7. Two factors important to consider when determining when a group will meet, especially in a school or residential
setting, are frequency of meetings and ______________.
8. When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive
to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can __________________ and ———————–
_______________.
Choices:
A. Beginning/warm-up
B. Middle/working
C. Closing
9. Members are focusing intensely on the group’s purpose.
10. The leader asks members what stood out to them about the session.
11. Members are sharing information about what they will do differently next week.
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12. The leader gives a mini-lecture about the day’s topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions.
b
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13. The leader conducts a round where members tell their name and share what they hope to gain from the group.
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14. Which of the following is important to consider when planning the first session of a group?
a.
Having a dynamic opening
b.
Explaining the process by which members were screened into the group
c.
Discussing rules the group should follow
d.
Planning to allow a great deal of time for members to discuss their own issues
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15. Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration during the working phase of a group?
a.
How members interact with one another
b.
How members respond to the chosen activities
c.
How closely the leader sticks to his or her plan
d.
How the leader is feeling during the group session
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16. Which of the following represents a mistake in the closing stage of a group?
a.
Ending the group abruptly because time has run out
b.
Conducting a round to determine what members will remember from group
c.
Having members comment to the person next to them
d.
Asking members what they will do differently in the next week
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17. Which of the following is NOT essential to pre group planning?
a.
Determining when the group will meet
b.
Determining who the members should be
c.
Determining who should choose the rules for the group
d.
Determining how many sessions the group will meet
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18. Which of the following is TRUE about member screening?
a.
Screening should only be used prior to beginning the group
b.
Any potential member can be helped to fit into the group over time
c.
Screening should always be done, regardless of the type of group being led
d.
It is okay to allow other professionals to screen potential members into the group
d
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19. All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT?
a.
Reviewing the previous session
b.
Using a round to quickly check-in with members
c.
Having a new member introduce himself to the group
d.
Allowing one member to talk through most of the warm-up time
d
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20. Exercises used in the first session serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT?
a.
Setting a positive tone for the group
b.
Focusing in on the content of the group
c.
Getting members acquainted with one another
d.
Determining how successful the overall group is going to be
d
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21. “Big picture” planning may involve
a.
deciding upon member screening procedures.
b.
thinking about all of the topics to be covered in group.
c.
choosing the time of day for meetings.
d.
determining which group rules are most relevant.
b
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22. When planning, a group leader should consider
a.
how ready he/she is to lead a group of that type and composition.
b.
what kind of insurance members have.
c.
the number of groups in which members have been participants.
d.
when she should involve other members in working with one member.
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23. A mistake that leaders may make when planning a session is
a.
varying the format of activities across the session.
b.
estimating how much time to spend warming-up the members.
c.
planning to conduct a deep feedback exercise in the beginning stage of group.
d.
discussing the session’s purpose at the very beginning of a group session.
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24. Planning a group session involves
a.
deciding on topics
b.
deciding on group activities.
c.
delegating an approximate amount of time for each activity.
d.
all of the available choices.
d
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25. All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session EXCEPT
a.
Setting a positive tone
b.
Asking members to share a lot of deep, personal information
c.
Clarifying the purpose of the group
d.
Helping members get over initial uneasiness about the group
b
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26. Which of the following represents a mistake in group planning?
a.
Failing to plan the group
b.
Over planning the group
c.
Using exercises that are inappropriate for the group
d.
All of the available choices
d
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27. The smart leader can never have too many activities planned, especially if she feels the members might not talk.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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28. A common mistake is planning warm-up or introductory activities that last too long.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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29. When leading a session, it is sometimes necessary to be flexible and deviate from a plan when it is clear that members
are not benefiting from it.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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30. It is usually best to let “the clock” end a group rather than trying to guide the members to a closing, especially when
the session has been an interesting one.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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31. Because members of a counseling or therapy group are usually in some emotional distress, it is best to simply let their
concerns guide the direction of the group rather than having exercises or other activities planned to help members express
their feelings.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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32. When trust among members in a group is low it is best if the leader plans a lot of activities that involve personal
sharing so that members get to know each other better.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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33. If the leader were planning a group for the unemployed, it would not be beneficial to place college-educated
individuals and high school dropouts in the same group because their needs would differ.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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34. If the leader gives appropriate thought to planning a group session, there should be no reason to have a “back–up” plan
available.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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35. Progress reports are helpful both for the member who shares and for the rest of the members who hear how others are
using what they learn in the group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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36. Why is it good to have a back-up plan for a group session?
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37. What points might a counselor argue in order to convince a supervisor that screening members would be helpful to the
success of a group?
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38. How is planning for a first session different than planning for a middle or closing session?
39. Why is planning too many exercises for a session a leadership mistake?
40. How can planning for the energy level of the beginning phase of group be helpful?
41. What steps are involved in pre-group planning?
42. When using a personal interview or a written questionnaire to screen members for a counseling group, discuss several
questions you might ask to help with your planning.
43. When considering “big picture” planning for an anger management group, list four or five issues you might want to
address and WHY each might be important.
