Phases of Group Development

Group activities of Phase 1

• Establish rules

• Establish Goals

• Introduction

What is the expectation of the LEADER in phase 1?

• Orient members to group processes

• Encourage participation

• PROMOTE TRUST

• Ensure the rules don’t interfere with the goals

What is the behavior of members in phase 1?

• Superficial

• OVERLY polite

• Trust yet to be established

What are the group activities during phase 2?

Working toward COMPLETION OF THE TASK

• problem-solving

• decision making

What is the expectation of the LEADER in phase 2?

The leader becomes a Facilitator

• Resolve conflict

• foster cohesiveness

• Ensuring we stay ON TASK

What is the behavior of members in phase 2?

• Trust established

• Turn toward each other for guidance

• Conflict managed by group members

When should termination be discussed?

In depth, several meeting prior to the final session

How should the leader act in the termination phase?

• Encourage members to reminisce

• Review goals and outcomes

• Give feedback

• Encourage discussion of feelings of LOSS

How may the group members feel in the termination phase?

• Surprised → Grief (denial), may progress to anger

• feelings of abandonment