Group Counseling Flashcards

Confidentiality in group counseling is more complex than in individual counseling because:

Answer: The counselor cannot guarantee that all members will maintain confidentiality

Unlike individual therapy, the group counselor cannot guarantee confidentiality because the counselor cannot control member behavior outside the group.

A 'monopolizer' in a group is best addressed by the leader by:

Answer: Redirecting to other members and processing the group dynamic

The leader should gently redirect participation to other members and, when appropriate, process the monopolizing behavior as a group dynamic that affects everyone.

According to ASGW ethical guidelines, pregroup screening is conducted primarily to:

Answer: Ensure member compatibility and protect potentially vulnerable individuals

ASGW guidelines recommend pregroup screening to assess member suitability, explain expectations, and protect individuals who might be harmed by a particular group experience.

The 'working stage' of a group is characterized by:

Answer: Cohesion, productivity, and deep self-disclosure

In the working stage, the group achieves cohesion, members engage in meaningful self-disclosure, and significant therapeutic work occurs.

Which therapeutic factor is described as members feeling they are not alone in their struggles?

Answer: Universality

Universality, one of Yalom's therapeutic factors, is the relief members experience when they discover that others share similar problems, fears, and feelings.

Co-leadership in group counseling is considered advantageous primarily because:

Answer: It allows processing of group dynamics from two perspectives and prevents countertransference blind spots

Co-leadership provides complementary perspectives, reduces leader fatigue, and helps manage complex group dynamics, especially when countertransference is present.