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Introduction to Groupwork

Introduction to Groupwork. MH 31 Professor Billies Spring 201 6 from Toseland and Rivas. Free Write. How do you typically behave in your family? in your sports team, religious group, college club, dance troupe, band, etc . in class? in a project group for class?

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Introduction to Groupwork

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  1. Introduction to Groupwork MH 31 Professor Billies Spring 2016 from Toseland and Rivas

  2. Free Write How do you typically behave • in your family? • in your sports team, religious group, college club,dance troupe, band, etc. • in class? • in a project group for class? What do you notice about what roles you fall into? Are they the same or different in each setting?

  3. Living Human Systems System theories (e.g., family systems) recognize that when groups of people come together for a purpose, roles develop to help that group achieve that purpose. Sometimes these roles are explicit - they are openly known. Sometimes these roles are implicit – they develop subconsciously.

  4. Definition: Groupwork Goal-directed activity with small treatment and task groups aimed at meeting socioemotional needs and accomplishing tasks. This activity is directed to individual members of a group and to the group as a whole within a system of service delivery.

  5. Types of Groups Types of social work groups:

  6. Stages of Group Development

  7. Question 6. from Introduction to Groupwork Homework In the last phase of a group, which of the following often take(s) place? (Circle all that apply. 1 point) • Planning • Evaluation • Avoidance • Celebration

  8. Qualities of Skilled Group Facilitators

  9. 12-Step Chairperson Skills What did the leader of the 12-Step meeting you attended (also called the “Chairperson”) do well?

  10. Question 7. from Introduction to Groupwork Homework Match the leadership skill with the description of the skill: Leadership Skill Involving Group Members b. Attentive Skills c. Expressive Skills d. Making Group Process Explicit e. Clarifying Content • Description of the Skill • 1. Checking to make the members understand what was said • 2. Pointing out how group members are interacting with each other • 3. Verbal and nonverbal behavior that conveys respect and trust • 4. Helping members share their thoughts and feelings • 5. Making sure all members participate

  11. Skills: Facilitating Group Process • Involve group members • Pay attention to group-as-a-whole • Reach for silent members • Describe process to the group as it happens • Clarify content of discussion • Guide group interactions • Intervene with challenging behavior

  12. Skills: Gathering data and assessment • Identify and describe thoughts, feelings, and behaviors • Ask questions • Summarize themes of group discussion • Reflect feelings and meaning

  13. Skills: Action • Support • Reframe ideas • Link group members' ideas • Be a role model • Confront • Resolve conflicts

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