Several members of a self-help group are making T-shirts for the group to wear in a parade. This is an example of which element of group therapy?
A) Catharsis
B) Altruism
C) Group cohesiveness
D) Universality
Ans: C
Group cohesiveness is the development of a strong sense of group membership and alliance. Catharsis involves members relating to one another through the verbal expression of positive and negative feelings. Altruism is the process in which clients have the experience of learning to help others, and in the process, they begin to feel better about themselves. Universality can be defined as the sense of realizing that one is not completely alone in any situation.
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