Therapeutic Factors in Groups by jackie https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7 en-us 2020-06-18 15:40:40 UTC 2026-02-26 17:15:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Humor https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641437 Humor can help group members get insight or a new perspective on their problems, and it can be a source of healing.

Humor requires seeing one’s problems in a new perspective. Laughter and  humor can draw everyone in the group closer.

Reference:
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.

]]> 2020-07-27 22:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641437 Power https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641758 it is the sense that one has the resources necessary to direct one’s own life -- spontaneity, creativity, courage, and strength. 

Members become empowered when they realize they can take certain steps in their current situation to make life more rewarding. 

However, it is crucial for leaders to understand and appreciate the context surrounding the lack of power that some members may experience.

Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C.
(2010) 
]]> 2020-07-27 22:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641758 Catharsis https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641802 Often the best route to assisting members in examining their thought patterns and behaviors is by encouraging them to identify, express, and deal with 
what they are feeling. It can be tempting to emphasize catharsis and view the release of emotions as an end in itself, but this is not the final goal of the group 
experience. 

After the release of feeling it is essential to work with a member’s insights associated with the emotional situation and the cognitions underlying 
these emotional patterns. Ideally, group leaders will help members link their emotional exploration to cognitive and behavioral work.

Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C.
(2010) 
]]> 2020-07-27 22:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641802 The Cognitive Component https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641865 The cognitive component includes explaining, clarifying, interpreting, formulating ideas, and providing the cognitive framework for creating a new perspective on problems. 

Clarify insights from catharsis and discover ways to use them to improve current situation.

Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C.
(2010)  ]]> 2020-07-27 22:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663641865 Commitment to Change https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642188 2020-07-27 22:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642188 Feedback https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642256 Learning how to respectfully engage in feedback with other group members is an important piece of a successful counseling group. Leaders can model positive feedback exchange to encourage a deeper conversation and awareness about group dynamics.

Reference:
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.]]> 2020-07-27 22:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642256 Cohesion and Universality https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642351 Self-disclosure, caring, and acceptance are just some of the qualities that lead to group cohesion. Cohesion implies a more meaningful connection between group members, which sometimes results in conflicts being addressed within the group. Universality refers to the commonalities that members share with one another, which can in itself be therapeutic because there is someone else to relate to. These factors often lead to higher attendance and less turnover in the group.

Reference:
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.]]> 2020-07-27 22:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642351 Confrontation https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642367 A lack of  confrontation  can result in motionless activity.
 through acts of caring confrontation that members are invited to examine discrepancies between what they say and do, to become aware of potentials that are dormant, and to 
find ways of putting their insights into action.

Reference:
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C.
(2010). Groups: Process and practice
(10th ed.). Cenage Learning


]]> 2020-07-27 22:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663642367 Caring and Acceptance https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663643696 Caring implies acceptance, a genuine support from others that says, in effect:  “We will accept all of your feelings. You matter to us. It is acceptable to be yourself—you do not have to strive to please everyone.”

Reference:
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.]]> 2020-07-27 22:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663643696 Willingness to Risk and to Trust https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663644194 Members’  willingness to reveal themselves is largely a function of how much they trust the  other group members and the leader. The higher the level of trust in a group, the  more likely members are to push themselves beyond their comfort level.

Reference:
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.


]]> 2020-07-27 22:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663644194 Hope https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663646842 Hope is a belief that change is possible. Hope is therapeutic in 
itself because it gives members   condence that they have the power to choose to be different. It is imperative 
that leaders approach their groups with a conviction that change and a better outcome are possible—and leaders need to have knowledge of resources that can be useful for members.

Reference:

Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C.
(2010). Groups: Process and practice
(10th ed.). Cenage Learning



]]> 2020-07-27 22:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663646842 Freedom to Experiment https://padlet.com/jackiegerstein/a0c0dkp9tja9amq7/wish/663650297
The group situation provides a safe place for experimentation with new 
behavior. Members are able to show facets of themselves that they often keep hidden in everyday situations. In the accepting environment of a group, a shy member can exhibit spontaneous behavior and be outgoing. A person who typically is very quiet may experiment with being more verbal. After trying new behaviors, members can gauge how much they want to change their 
existing behavior.

Reference:

Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C.
(2010). Groups: Process and practice
(10th ed.). Cenage Learning

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