To become a capable professional group work practitioner, Barlow (2004) suggests four learning strategies. Select one of the four and describe how it contributes to learning about group work and associated leadership skills.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Experiential – Experience in groups provides a reality base and helps them to empathize with the experiences of group members.
Observation – Watching experts in live or taped demonstrations of group leadership can reveal a lot about group work in a relatively low threat environment.
Academic – Adequate classroom time is needed to introduce a significant amount of content material that needs to be mastered, including theory, practice and research in various applications of groups with differing populations.
Supervision – Yields the best integration of content knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the group work practitioner to develop a personal and professional approach to group work.
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a. 15 b. 25 c. 40 d. 70
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(a) Responsibility (b) Awareness (c) Authenticity (d) Freedom
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a. ignore the problem b. call the member at home c. discuss the matter with the one whose confidence was broken d. address the breach during group time
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A. anger management. B. art. C. group therapy. D. service learning.