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Groups (social work)
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12/13/2009

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Term
Legitimate power
Definition
Police officer, security, someone with a uniform, you KNOW who they are without question.
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Referent Power
Definition
"Star" power. Charisma and interpersonal skills of this person help people be attracted to them and become loyal to them. Can be associated with patriotism/nationalism.
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Expert power
Definition
Could be a Dr. of some kind, someone who has expertise or skills that are needed.
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Reward power
Definition
Boss or supervisor (also could be law enforcement). Someone who has the power to give rewards or benefits (time off, raise, gift, etc.)
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Coercive Power
Definition
The application of negative consequences to gain power. This could be a punishment such as witholding rewards, etc. if someone doesn't obey.
Term
Problem beh: The Bear
Definition
passive aggressive: check your countertransferrence and be aware of what exactly they are doing to make you mad, then go from there
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Problem Beh: The eager beaver
Definition
Don't react in the same way everyone else would, but be even toned with them. Don't confront them and lay into them, but also be honest with them in a kind way.
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Problem Beh: The Clown
Definition
Either ask the person in a non-threatening way or ask the group (in a non sarcastic way) how others may feel when they are trying to share and this individual keeps clowning; aka: use Here and now.
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Problem Beh: The Monopolist
Definition
Here and now: bring it to the group that this person seems to be taking much of the time. also do some blocking and redirects. also, try to get that individual connected emotionally with the other group members, in order to empathize and allow others to have attention when they need it.
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Problem Beh: The silent withholder
Definition
Encourage spontineity and participation. Also Here and Now: "I wonder what _____is thinking more than I am wondering what the rest of the group is thinking." OR "I wonder what everyone else is thinking when ____doesn't share."
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Problem Beh: the subject changer
Definition
Here and now: "I notice when ___ comes up, the subject gets changed. What do you all notice about that?"
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Problem Beh: The Boring client
Definition
Here and now: try to get this person to be less dependant upon others by encouraging them and using positive praise, as well as using the here and now to the group to do this.
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Problem beh: The trivial Tyrannizer:
Definition
This person would ask miniscule questions about very traumatic situations; use the here and now: Ask the person who is sharing how this makes them feel.
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Problem Beh: The help-rejecting client:
Definition
Avoid closed ended questions, and use the here and now by asking the group or individual "what have you seen in terms of offerring help to people in the group?" Also don't allow them to make you hate them. They are good at this.
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Problem Beh: The power grabber
Definition
Use the here and now: directly confront and comment about this behavior of always wanting to be in power or in charge
Term
Adolescent groups: DevTasks: Separating from family
Definition
They want autonomy; will be in cliques/group; want to become intimate/close with peers; child will be seen as irresponsible by parents. Therapist needs to ask the child how this proves that they are responsible enough to be independant to their parents, and then encourage them in ways of independance.
Term
Adolescent: DevTasks: Sexual identity
Definition
gender roles and sexual orientation
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Adolescent: DevTasks: Prep for future
Definition
looking at future plans, including college, VODEC, military, etc.
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Adolescent: DevTasks: Personal fable
Definition
they believe they are indestructable, immortal, etc. THis is common, and its important to remember that this happens within the contxt of a group. This will be their sense of self.
Term
Adolescent: know:
Definition
Where they are developmentally and maturity-wise, NOT age wise.
Term

Adolescent V. Adult Groups

 

Definition
Age range and gender are major issues when running an adolescent group, not so with adult groups
Term
Adolescent Protective factors: Individual characteristics
Definition
INTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL
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Adolescent Protective factors: Bonding
Definition
Positive relationships with a caregiver or other adult, and with a social/peer group
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Adolescent protective factors: Healthy beliefs and clear standards
Definition
developing prosocial behaviors, and healthy beliefs regarding what is ethical/healthy behavior. What creates success,and following rules and expectations.
Term
Specialized Groups: Agenda
Definition
(3-5) orientation
(20-30) Personal agenda setting
(20-35) Agenda filling (working on goal, and ocnnecting goals together)
(10-20) Review
Term
Specialized groups: Inpatient gp V. outpatient
Definition
Inpatient group would have:
-Limited time (to build relationships)
-Rapid client turnover
-diversity of client dx./problems
-Socializing outside of group=not much confidentiality
-leader must be flexible and play many roles (sometimes case manager and individual therapist for group clients too)
Term

Leader in Inpatient Group Would Modify Techniques by:

Definition

-Understanding/accepting limited time (maybe only 1 session)

-Being as efficient as possible (b/c of lack of time/stability)

-Supporting quickly, using subgroups/whole group

-Remain positive and resolve situaitons ASAP

-Focus on the Here and Now (to facilitate clinet friendships, feedback, communication, etc.)

Term

Group Process: Social facilitation

Definition

presence of others improves performance on SIMPLE tasks, but hinders the performance of COMPLEX tasks

Term

Group Processes: Social Loafing

Definition

Individual productivity declines when people are in a group (slacking off)

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Group Process:  Group Polarization

(Risky Shift)

Definition

Groups with individuals who start off with similar views tend to end up with more extreme positions after a group discussion (even more intense if they already know each other).  (feelings of betrayal?)

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Group Process: Brainstorming

Definition
Is more productive if done by an INDIVIDUAL than if done in a group.
Term
Final Stage of Group: Role/Jobs of Leader
Definition

-give notice in advance

-Allow time for clients to emotionally detach from group

-provide goodbye/feedback time

-Assist members with what do to with their learned lessons from group

-Review what was important during the existence of this group (growth and positives)

-deal with issues surrounding separation and confidentiality

-develop homework/contracts

-Offer private consultations for individuals (one-time) or follow up group sessions.

Term
Final stage of the group: feedback types
Definition

-My hope for you is....

-I want you to remembers.....

-My fear for you is.......
-Some ways I hope you will be different with others is....

-I see you denying your strengths by......

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