Course description:
This course explores the skills necessary for group work practice, with emphasis on basic theory about groups and group process. Instruction provides necessary skills for effective practice and focuses on the practice of these skills and examines techniques to deal with the challenges of diversity in groups.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
End of Course Review (approx. 45 slides)
Practice Questions
Exam:
38 questions
30 multiple choice
8 open-ended
2 hours to complete
Closed book
Sample questions:
1) To increase the comfort and effectiveness of the beginning group leader, the authors recommend starting ___________.
A. With a small discussion group
B. As a co-leader in a therapy group
C. With a large, personal growth group
D. With a group of children with serious counseling concerns
2) In the beginning stage of a voluntary therapy group, it is not uncommon for members to:
A. Take the first session or two to feel comfortable in the group
B. Bring photographs of significant persons in their lives to show
C. Refuse to talk until the leader tells his/her life story
D. Open themselves up immediately to other group members
3) When leading in a “single session” group, __________.
A. little may be accomplished if members switch topics frequently
B. a follow-up session is always required
C. members always cooperate because they know they will be done soon
D. more therapy gets done because members know their time is limited
4) “Big picture” planning may involve __________.
A. deciding upon member screening procedures.
B. thinking about all of the topics to be covered in group.
C. choosing the time of day for meetings.
D. determining which group rules are most relevant.
5) To set a positive tone in the first session of group, the leader should not:
A. cut members off or be firm.
B. start with boring group rules.
C. get everyone to share something.
D. be enthusiastic about the group beginning.
Answers:
A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B
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