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TUTORIAL 12:

Explain the process and


criteria used to set up a
group counseling. State
the advantages and
limitation of group
counseling.
Group counseling

A dynamic process of an individuals conscious


mind and conscious behaviour. (Gazda, Duncan
and Medows, 1967)

Group therapy is development of a relationship


between individuals. This relationship has trust,
acceptance, respect, intimacy, communication
and understanding. (Trotzer, J.P., 1977)
PROCESS (stages)
USED TO SET UP
A GROUP
COUNSELING
1. FORMING/dependency
grp members are unsure of themselves and look to their leaders or
others for direction.
This process gives members an opportunity to explore who they are
in the grp and to begin establishing trust.

2.STORMING
Members begin seeking power
Grp leaders model appropriate self-disclosure

3.NORMING
members become closer psychologically and are more relaxed.
Everyone feels included in the grp and productive sharing begins to
occur

4.PERFORMING
Interdependence develops.
Group members are able to assume a wide variety of constructive
roles and work on personal issues.
The level of comfort in the group increases too.

5.ADJOURNING
Celebrating the accomplishment of goals
In another perspective.
(John Breeskin, Phd, ABPP_
Criteria used to set up a group
counselling
The clients
characteristics, need,
preferences and stage of
recovery
The programs resources
The nature of the group
or groups available
People interact
freely with their
team members

Encouragement Participation of
people in the
group

Ever Advantages
growing
of Group Diversity in
support
Counselling opinions

Safety net
Understanding
the concern
Exploit the
Relate to
feelings of
others
loneliness
Personality
Clashes

Limitations
Social
of Group Comments
phobias
Counselling

Loss of
trust

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