It was nice to have the opportunity to be with our groups tonight. Getting to know each person was beneficial and will only help our group’s development over time. It was reassuring that the individuals in our group had a similarity, whether it was direct or indirect—we are all looking for at least one specific thing—empowerment. In addition, it was helpful for me to understand that although group sessions are typically a serious time, it is also okay to lighten up the mood and simply enjoy the time that is being spent together. A few of our group’s personal rules are: confidentiality, digging deep, and speaking up when we don’t like something. Confidentiality is very important to our group as the things we share will be personal, which leads …show more content…
Initial anxiety is when one is “anxious about getting the group started and about keeping it moving” (Corey, 2016). The term initial anxiety it targeted towards group leaders, however, we did not have a group leader and I felt the anxiety inside of me. One of the feelings that come with initial anxiety is “what do the participants really expect of me?” Taking this away from the leader perspective, I was feeling a little nervous being I did not know what my group would be expecting out of me and how well our group would get along. I knew that everyone in our group got along, but after watching the video today in class, it was a bit nerve-wracking to walk into a group session. In these group sessions, I would also like to practice utilizing the listening skills that are listed on pages 22-27. Knowing, being aware, and practicing these skills will only be beneficial in the long run. When I look at the listening skills that will benefit not only leading group sessions but also individual sessions, I would like to work on the practice of restating. It always feels awkward to me to repeat words back to clients, but in reality, repeating these words back help the client/group to continue thinking and process what is actually being
As a student, practice is crucial to learn group therapy techniques. In order to achieve these practices, I attended 2 support groups of the same topic. Observation and attendance constructs an idea of how group therapy works. Attending this group was important because of the profoundness of its meaning and experiences I have witnessed.
I will be discussing about my reflection on the Six Week Group Content/Intervention Mid-term project and my internship. The assignment is on Psychoeducational and Counseling Groups for adolescents who are encountering dating violence from their partner. I will be discussing the paper and the critical knowledge that I obtained after completing the assignment.
The concept of a group proposal is to form a session plan that offers therapeutic services to a certain population. To compose a planning, the procedure for this development must follow a certain framework before it is accepted by both supervisor and potential members (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2014). Therefore, a proposal must include the purpose of creating the group session, meeting times and place, recruitment planning, and group objectives and size. Subsequently, the type of group, multicultural and diversity awareness, the use of methods related to group goals, and assessment techniques must also be taken into consideration.
To end, it was a pleasure to participate in that community experience because it helps me understand how hard it is for alcoholics to stay sober. Even though those alcoholics are craving alcohol mostly everyday, with the help of their peers they can conquer to eliminate the need for alcohol consumption. At the end of the meeting, they formed a chain and recited the same prayer. After the meeting, I stayed a little bit asking some more questions to explore that new journey. This is the prayer they were delivered at the beginning
There were individuals in the group who were there by orders but there were some there because they were eager to grow and learn. As the sessions went on those who were eager showed the enthusiasm in their participation and the leader fed off of their energy. Both facilitators were seasoned leaders but their approach to the session drastically different. Although drastically different styles were on display, both facilitators seem to have received positive feedback. Another natural consequence of group work in contrast from individual counseling is that feedback is very powerful informational tool when several of the group members are saying the same things with accuracy. (Jacobs, 2012) In all four sessions members provided feedback that encouraged the leader of the group. Session three was particularly interesting in that the entire group were all Caucasian adolescents between the ages of 15 to 17. They were nice respectful young men who did not fit the stereotypical teenager who had no respect for adults or authority. This group were court ordered due to being caught using marijuana. This particular group of males really provided feedback in the group so much so that the facilitator praised the members for responding positively in the group. Group one had the dominant female who was always had an opinion about the material and had a story for every point the facilitator
Especially, when it comes to physical and emotional responsibility. In our sessions, I felt as though the group leaders provided an enormous sense of emotional support. I felt as though the environment was stable and conducive to learning. The setting at first was somewhat tense, but this was acceptable considering that many of us were unfamiliar with the group therapy process. I myself had never undergone a group therapy session, whatsoever. I did, however, appreciate the fact that the environment was quite fair and impartial. The leaders were very nonjudgmental and affirmative in their responses when it came to each and every person’s comments and feedback. Everyone was engaged and actively participated. The group was not hostile and everyone participated in the conversations as well as the exercises chosen. I also felt as though everyone was emotionally tied in. Meaning that if someone was dealing with a personal issue or their emotions were all over the place then the group was susceptible to that individuals needs. For example, we experienced group member who had experienced the loss of a friend. Immediately, each group member became involved and concerned. We were immediately concerned with whether or not she was taking time to grieve or if she was simply doing enough to take time out for herself. In all, the environment over the course of each therapy session displayed a great sense of empathy, concern and support. Another session, in particular, that truly stands out to me in terms of support was when we were asked to share our life experiences and dreams. I can recall stating that I was going to school in order to finally do something for myself. I had completed my bachelor’s degree at the age of 40 and had plans to continue education until I complete my PhD. What was so different was the fact that they understood. They understood, I was trying
These are people who in one week, not only became lifelong friends and mentors, but were able to teach me valuable lessons about life, friendship, and leadership that I will carry with me throughout life. The group leaders were able to teach me lessons that I would not have gotten anywhere else. The National Youth and Leadership Forum opened many opportunities for me as a young adult and I would not have changed it for the world. The conference taught me not only leadership skills but allowed me to meet people and form bonds that I never thought
As a second language learner I have never expected myself to be a perfect writer throughout the semester. Even If English was my first language still, I would not be a perfect writer. It is not about first or second language, it is about how well I understand the learning objectives. Then organizing and writing with my own ideas and putting them in my paper. I am going to be honest, I am not good at English subject and English subject is my strongest weakness than the other subjects. In this paper I will discuss and analyze my own writing, reflecting on the ways that my writing has improved throughout the semester.
After completing the group task of preparing a presentation on, transferring individual facilitation skills into a group work setting, I will critically reflect upon my own participation. I will evaluate my self-awareness while working in the group, as well as those around me. The way that I personally dealt with any issues that arose within the group and how that affected the group dynamics. I will also briefly discuss the roles in which each member of the group took part and how role allocation affected, the group dynamics and the working relationships. Finally, I will evaluate my work having discussed it with my fellow group members.
Through the process of this class I have been able to reflect and analyze how I am as a leader as well as a co-leader in a group setting. I believe throughout this process of being part of a group as a member and leader has help me further define the roles that I will play in group counseling in the future. The evolution that I am seeing are an abundance of growth in areas that I thought I was already comfortable in such as being an active listener and co-leading. I see that there are more to becoming a powerful leader and facilitator. There are various aspects of becoming a well rounded group leader as learning the skills to endure especially building your endurance. Also, being able to take risks, being competent and confidence in your ability to lead a group of any sorts. Moreover, I have found that my communication style has shifted especially learning about the process in which you communicate your informal introduction as well as the lingo that is being used as a counselor. Also, the way in which we approach each member of
The group couldn't seem to find time for us to meet and plan our presentation, the first and only time all group members were present to work on the presentation was on the morning of the presentation. We worked on it and at the time I believed we had agreed on our final product, I personally felt all the slides needed at this point was editing and final touches to make it visually appealing for the audience. I went online to the google presentation we were using as a group to prepare our presentation and was surprised to see a different layout, additional slides, and contents which were different from what we as a group had worked on and approved as the final work we were going to present. I confronted the group members as to the changes on the slides and we had a conflict of what our
..., has also allowed me to gain some insight into what it takes to be a leader within each of the four major group types. Research into these area’s has also provided me with a sense of assurance, that I didn’t have before, in that it has assured me that the techniques I am learning in my counseling program are designed to mold me into the group leader that I wish to be.
At the end of the workshop, some of the audience thanked the speakers for a great workshop. Therefore, I believe not only me but everybody who spent time going to the workshop that day felt pleased. Besides the main purpose of the speech, I noticed that the workshop helped us to become closer and make more friends. People were awkward at first but after group work time, we talked more and even had fun together. I was impressed by how much effort the Communication club has put into the workshop. They even prepared prizes for the winner like water bottle and Starbucks gift card. The value of the gift card is only twenty dollars. Although it was not a huge amount of money but it was an encouraging
Five characteristics of the initial stage of groups are: acquaintance, risks, building trust, learning about group functioning, and group members finding their place. During the initial stage of groups development group members are getting to know one another. During acquaintance, I would be open with their comments. According to Corey, Corey and Corey (2010), “typically, members bring to the group certain expectations, concerns, and anxieties, and it is vital that they be allowed to express them openly” (p. 107). I have listen to the fears that group members have and encourage them to express them. The group leader needs to learn to deal with the patients fears, thus “the ability of a therapist to instill confidence and trust within the therapeutic frame is essential to therapeutic success” (Ackerman, & Hilsenroth, 2003). I would invite the members to talk about how they are feeling with the group. Inviting discussion is an important role of the group leader, since there would be “moments of silence and awkwardness” (Corey, et. al., 2010, p. 133). Clients also learn
For this to occur however, requires an understanding of culture and society, as well as governance and process. In addition, I have also understood the power of strength based approach, how strength based therapy used in relationships an essential factor among group members. I view this class as the opportunity to practice how effectively work with groups and individuals to understand their own inherent power. Therefore, I learned the way of using a strengths-based approach; I can highlight the assets of group members, offering building blocks which can then lay the foundation of their social change. Furthermore, I understand change could be a mutual process, so in group therapy until group members became comfortable with each other to share their experiences giving them space and later help them to engage in along with group process. I also learn how to help in the facilitation of change, by asking open questions, validating, empathic and allowing them to feel what they are feeling, and empower them what they wants to do with their current