Group Counseling Theories Flashcards

Which stage of Corey's group development model involves members testing trust, establishing norms, and exploring how much to risk sharing?

Answer: Initial stage

The initial stage is characterized by orientation, trust-building, and members determining what is safe to share.

A group counselor who self-discloses personal experiences to model vulnerability and encourage member sharing is using which technique?

Answer: Leader self-disclosure

Judicious leader self-disclosure can normalize vulnerability and deepen group trust and cohesion.

In a CBT group for depression, 'behavioral activation' involves:

Answer: Scheduling pleasant and meaningful activities to counter withdrawal

Behavioral activation targets depression's inactivity cycle by increasing engagement in rewarding behaviors.

Which of the following BEST describes the working stage of a group?

Answer: Members engage in deeper self-exploration and give meaningful feedback

The working stage is characterized by cohesion, trust, and productive therapeutic work among members.

A group leader who uses 'linking' is performing which function?

Answer: Drawing connections between one member's disclosure and another member's experience

Linking highlights commonalities across members' experiences, deepening cohesion and universality.

Which group format requires the MOST ethical caution when members know each other outside of the group?

Answer: Closed therapy group with pre-existing relationships (e.g., colleagues)

Pre-existing relationships create dual-relationship and confidentiality risks that can seriously undermine group safety.

During the termination stage of a group, a counselor MOST appropriately helps members by:

Answer: Facilitating consolidation of learning and planning for generalization to daily life

Effective termination involves reviewing gains, processing feelings about ending, and planning how to sustain progress outside the group.