Discuss how a group leader can keep up with ethical codes and grow as an ethical counselor in the field of group work.
• Group leaders can keep up with ethical codes by staying abreast of community, state, and national standards
• Leaders may grow as ethical counselors by participating in continuing education and supervision, and by doing legal "homework" before there is ever any legal difficulty
2. Describe the three-part process of the screening process for group members. Discuss the importance of screening in regards to having a successful group.
• First, group leaders should formulate the type of group they would like to lead
• Next, members should be recruited
• Finally, applicants should be screened one-on-one for appropriateness for the group
• Screening is important so that members and leader are on the same page about expectations of the group