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Fractionalization is
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the members of the group breaking off into small groups (i.e. dyads and triads)
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two general categories of recent interpersonal behavior assessment research
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1. formation of an interpersonal nosological (classifications of diseases) system
2. diagnostic procedures that directly sample group-relevant behavior |
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karen horney's view of troubled individuals
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they move exaggeratedly and maladaptively toward, against, or away from other people
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Bowlby's four fundamental styles of relationship
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1. secure
2. anxious 3. detached or dismissive or avoidant 4. fearful and avoidant |
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Group is a place...
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to see professionals do their work
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what is required in order to make use of interpersonal therapy
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some interpersonal competence
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clients do not necessarily do well...
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when matched to the form of therapy that appears to target their specific problems
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Powdermaker and Frank described...
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an interpersonal relations interview that correctly predicted patterns of group therapy behavior
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a useful self-report inventory that evaluates interpersonal behavior
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The CA Personality Inventory
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two theoretical rationals underlying heterogeneous approach to composition of a group
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1. social microcosm theory - learning happens when one is in the midst of diversity
2. dissonance (conflict) theory - learning happens when one acts to reduce conflict |
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the theory that underlies the homogeneous approach to composition of a group
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group cohesiveness theory - attraction to the group, cohesion, and compatibility are paramount
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to use a video in group, what must be in place? (2)
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- written consent
- time enough before group to discuss the impact of the video |
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advantages to closed groups (4)
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1. intimacy
2. end date 3. better pacing 4. more professional |
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advantages to open groups (2)
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1. different dynamics
2. new blood for trying new skills |
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ideal length of group (in minutes)
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80-90
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ideal session frequency
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2/week
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the most studied group format
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6 month group
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what are marathon groups?
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48 hours straight - not done much any more
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Tuckman's stages of group (4)
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1. forming - members learn about opportunities and challenges
2. storming - members confront each others ideas and perspectives 3. norming - members take responsibility and work toward goal of group 4. performing - members develop autonomy and new interpersonal skills used in group and outside the group |
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how to survive storming (4)
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1. let them have their say
2. acknowledge your help 3. support your coalitioning members 4. slow it down |
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what fear may impede engagement in the group
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when one fears the loss of his own identity through submersion into the group
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what leadership style evokes the most "storming" during the storming stage
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authoritative
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if the therapist is scared due to a members absence, a probable reason is that...
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the absent member carries too much weight and responsibility in the group
it can make the members think the leader is playing favorites |
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should sessions be cancelled if group members are absent
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no, every group member's time is important.
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fractionalization
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group members breaking off into smaller groups
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subgroups may be a manifestation of...
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undischarged hostility in the group, especially towards the leader
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what leadership style typically brings out the most factions in the group
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authoritarian, restrictive style
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those included in a subgroup often find that group life is...
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more complicated and less rewarding
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a group leaders best defense against collusion with a sexually connected dyad
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share your dilemma with the group, both your observations and your uneasiness to discuss them
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group members who do not disclose themselves have little chance of... (2)
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1. genuine acceptance by other members
2. experiencing a rise in self-esteem |
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members who keep a secret have to not only to conceal it...
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but all possible avenues to it.
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the monopolist attempts to
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control anxiety
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it is essential to guide the monopolist into the
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self-reflective process of therapy
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the silent client is just as...
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challenging as the monopolist. They receive minimal profit from the group
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how long do you keep hold of the silent client?
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3 months
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marks of a boring client (2)
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1. always say the safe things
2. predictable |
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therapist should take what kind of posture with boring clients
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Socratic posture - not to inspirit them but to identify their squelched creative parts and remove obstacles to free expression
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The help-rejecting complainer AKA
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the "yah but" client
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problem group members (6)
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1. monopolist
2. silent 3. boring 4. help-rejecting complainer 5. psychotic or bipolar 6. characterologically difficult (schizoid, borderline, narcissistic) |
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when are members more committed to the enactment of the group plan?
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when they personally participate in planning a course of action
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borderline personality disorder does not represent...
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a homogeneous diagnostic category
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in what two distinctions do therapists place narcissists?
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1. under gratified - enraged and explosive
2. over gratified - unaware of others |
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with an impatient group, what do you need to know prior to agenda setting?
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1. a little bit of history
2. a little bit of symptomology |
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names and brief description of group members in impatient video (6)
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Sonya (depressed, floor sitter)
Mable (bad hand) Rose (older woman) Marilyn (sexual abuse, disassociative tendencies) Marge (cutter, inward anger) George (ex-surgeon, recent stroke) |
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Yalom's steps in developing a specialized impatient therapy group
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1. assessment of the clinical setting
2. formulation of goals 3. modification of traditional technique |
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the goals of an impatient group (6)
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1. engage the patient in the process
2. demonstrating that talking helps 3. problem spotting 4. decreased isolation 5. being helpful to others 6. alleviating hospital related anxiety. |
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attempts to renew interest in group therapy...
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have always worked, but only for brief periods
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group leader has 5 main tasks
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1. containment of anxiety
2. therapeutic atmosphere 3. appropriate goals 4. moderating the pace 5. ending well |