Chapter 4 Group Process and Practice

Theory

a general framework that helps make sense of he many facets of group process, providing a sense of direction for what you do and say in group

Technical Integration

focuses on differences, uses techniques drawn from many approaches, and is based on a systemic selection of techniques (does not necessarily subscribe to theoretical positions)

Theoretical Integration

a theoretical creation that goes beyond a mere blending of techniques. Combining of two or more theoretical approaches offers richer possiblities

affective domain

focuses on the feelings of group members

behavioral domain

acting and doing

techniques

tools and interventions used to facilitate what is going on in a group

Rationale for techniques

*Why did we use this particular technique?

*What did we hope to accomplish by using this technique?

*What did we expect the group members would learn from the intervention?

*What theoretical framework guided our choice of a technique?

Psychodynamic Approach

stress insight in therapy (psychoanalytic and Alderian therapy)

Experiential and Relationship Oreinted

stress feelings and subjective experiencing (existential, person centered, Gestalt, pychodrama

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

stress the role of thinking and doing and tend to be action oriented (behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, rational emotional behavior therapy, reality therapy)

Postmodern Therapy

stress understanding the subjective world of the client and tap existing resources for change within the individual (solution focused brief therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and feminist therapy)

Psychodynamic Approach

is based largely on insight, unconscious motivation and reconstruction of personality

Goal of Psychodynamic approach

to make the unconscious conscious

The Adlerian Approach

people are primarily social beings, influenced and motivated by societal forces. Focuses on the unity of the person, on understanding the individuals subjective perspective, and on the importance of life goals that give direction to behavior

A key foal of Adlerian approach is

fostering social interest, or facilitating a sense of connectedness with others

Experiential and Relationship-Oriented Approach

delves deeply into the world as perceived and experienced by the client.

The existential approach

holds that we define ourselves by our choices

Six key propsitions to existential therapy

1) we have the capacity for self-awareness

2) because we are basically free beings, we must accept the responsibility that accompanies our freedom.

3)we have a concern to preserve our uniqueness and identity

4)the significance of our existence and the meaning of our life are never fixed once and for all; instead we re-create ourselves thru our projects 5)anxiety is part of the human condition6)death is also a basic human condition and the reality of our mortality heightens our sense of ultimate aloneness

Goal of existential therapy

assist the participants in recognizing and accepting the freedom they have to become the authors of their own live

Existential therapy is centered around

what it means to be human

Person-centered approach

we have the capacity to understand our problems and that we have the resources within us to resolve them

The person centered approach stresses

the active role an responsibility of the group member.

Goals of Person centered therapy

provide a climate for safety and trust in the therapeutic setting so that the client can use the therapeutic relationship for self-exploration and can become aware of blocks of growth

Gestalt Therapy

based on the assumption that individuals and their behavior must be understood in the context of their ongoing relationship with the present environment

Gestalt therapy focuses on

the here and now, direct experiencing, awareness, bringing unfinished business from the past into the present and dealing with unfinished business

Psychodrama

clients explore their problems thru role play, enacting situations using various dramatic devices to gain insight, discover their own creativity, and develop behavioral skills

The main concept of psychodrama involves

encouraging members to work in the present moment

The goals of psychodrama are

aim at fostering creativity in the individual, the group, and ultimately in the culture as a whole. To release pent up feelings to provide insight and to help group members develop new and more effective behaviors

catharsis

situation emotions often tend to be released. accompanies experiential therapy