Define group work according to the ASGW.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Group work is a broad professional practice that refers to the giving of help or the accomplishment of tasks in a group setting. It involves the application of group therapy and process by a capable professional practitioner to assist an interdependent collection of people to reach their mutual goals, which may be personal, interpersonal, or task-related in nature.
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Which of the following is NOT typically observed in crisis counseling?
A) ?Calming and caring B) ?Discernment C) ?Action D) ?Debriefing
Anecdotal observations allow the observer to document client behaviors in rich detail using a narrative format
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A limitation of Gestalt therapy is that it:
a. does not allow for full expression of feelings. b. discounts the therapeutic value of dreams. c. completely ignores the past. d. may neglect cognitive factors.
Read the following, noting that Counselor A responds one way to the client and Counselor B responds in another:
12-YEAR-OLD CLIENT: My teacher started picking on me from the first day of class. I don’t fool around more than anyone else in class, but she gets me anytime I do. I think she’s picking on me because she doesn’t like me. She doesn’t yell at Bill Smith, and he acts funnier than I do. COUNSELOR A: This is a bit perplexing. You wonder why she singles you out for so much discipline. COUNSELOR B: You’re mad because the way she picks on you seems unfair. Why is Counselor B’s response more effective than A’s? A. A uses too many words. B. B uses the right number of words. C. A uses language that is too direct and explicit. D. B gears the response in a way that a 12-year old is likely to appreciate.