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Q: Summarizing the main points of the session allows for the a. key decisions to be highlighted. b. impact of the session to be increased. c. members to remember what happened. d. all of the available choices.

Q: Which is NOT true about the closing phase of a session? a. Sharing during the closing phase can build group cohesion b. The amount of time for closing should be the same for every group c. It is important for the leader to hear from members who were quiet in group d. The closing phase of a session is used to wrap things up until the next meeting

Q: Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate technique or exercise for closing a session? a. Wishes b. Drawing out c. Tying together d. Moral dilemma

Q: If a member states that she has some unresolved issues from the session, the leader can do which of the following? a. Carry the topic into the next session b. Meet with the member individually after the session c. Ask other members if they would stay to work on the issue d. All of the available choices

Q: According to the authors, which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of the closing phase of a session? a. To summarize the main points of the session b. To review behavior change commitments made by members c. To start a new topic that wasn"t previously discussed in group d. To check for unfinished or unresolved issues that members may have

Q: According to the authors, each of the following is a reason to focus on a new member during the closing phase of the member's first session EXCEPT to a. give other members the chance to get to know the new member better. b. let the member share what he or she has been thinking during the session. c. decide whether or not the member is a fit for the group and should continue. d. check in with the new member about how she or he is feeling about the group.

Q: Closing formats: A. Dyads B. Leader summary C. Member summary D. Round E. Written reaction Using this format for closing gives members who are not comfortable sharing much verbally the opportunity to bring closure to the session.

Q: Closing formats: A. Dyads B. Leader summary C. Member summary D. Round E. Written reaction Time is running short and the session was powerful; each member has shared deeply. The leader wants everyone to be able to process the session before closing but is also mindful of the time.

Q: Closing formats: A. Dyads B. Leader summary C. Member summary D. Round E. Written reaction In this form of closing, a volunteer captures the important points of the session and allows others to fill in anything that was missed.

Q: Closing formats: A. Dyads B. Leader summary C. Member summary D. Round E. Written reaction When reviewing the salient points of the session this way, some members may feel hurt or resentful that their points were not mentioned.

Q: Closing formats: A. Dyads B. Leader summary C. Member summary D. Round E. Written reaction The leader wants to elicit brief comments from the members to hear from each one before closing the session.

Q: Being a member of a group in which personal sharing occurs can create a sense of cohesion that may lead to ____________ feelings as the group comes to an end.

Q: A simple technique for the leader to use at the closing phase in order to get comments from each member about the session is the ___________________.

Q: In the closing phase of a personal growth, counseling or therapy group, it is often important for the leader to have members share their _________________ with the group.

Q: The authors define the closing _____________ as the last session of the group, or the last few sessions, depending on the kind of group.

Q: The authors define the closing ____________ as the period of a session when the leader wraps things up until the next meeting.

Q: To create a sense of interrelatedness among themes, issues, and personal experiences in the closing phase, the leader can use a technique mention called ____________________.

Q: The leader can encourage members to think about goals and changes they might bring about in their lives as projected into the future by using the ____________________ ____________________.

Q: Members who will miss the closeness of the group and have trouble saying "good-bye" may be dealing with feelings of ____________________.

Q: To help members to focus during a session review, a leader may wish to use a visual such as a ____________________.

Q: The leader should handle criticism about a session without being ____________________.

Q: How do counseling and therapy groups differ from other groups like growth and support groups?

Q: According to the authors, why is it a mistake to conduct individual counseling with one member without involving other members?

Q: Why is it important to be aware of individual members in a therapy group?

Q: When should a leader provide therapy in a non therapy group?

Q: How might a member benefit from being worked with indirectly?

Q: Creating an atmosphere in a therapy group where members feel safe and comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings is the leader's responsibility. a. True b. False

Q: In therapy groups, the leader does not need to know the topic, such as addictions, eating disorders, or sexual abuse, because the members who are dealing with these issues will supply all the information necessary for the group to run well. a. True b. False

Q: According to the textbook, Outcome goals in therapy groups are goals that pertain to behavior changes in the member's life, such as obtaining employment, improving an interpersonal relationship, maintaining sobriety, or feeling greater self-esteem. a. True b. False

Q: When a member is "in-touch" with his or her pain from a childhood memory, it is sometimes the best idea to allow that person to experience the pain rather than coming to their "rescue". a. True b. False

Q: A leader of a counseling or therapy group should never let the session turn into an advice-giving session, unless there is a specific situation that one or more members may be able to offer help with. a. True b. False

Q: It is never okay to provide any kind of therapeutic help in a non-therapy group such as a support or education group. a. True b. False

Q: "Indirect" counseling may be a helpful technique to use in a therapy group when a member does not feel comfortable being the focus of attention. a. True b. False

Q: A form of an "in-depth" stationary round is one in which each member asks a different question of the working member, using the round format. a. True b. False

Q: By using members in role plays or rounds, not only can the therapy in a group be more impactful, but this process keeps the members involved during a session. a. True b. False

Q: The effective leader of a counseling or therapy group will never allow members to ask one another questions during a session. a. True b. False

Q: By establishing a contract with a group member, that member agrees to be the focus of the group's attention. a. True b. False

Q: An effective leader does not pay attention to time in a therapy group because such a concern distracts the leader from the real purpose of the group. a. True b. False

Q: In a group with members who have different cultural backgrounds, the leader will sometimes ask a member how his culture might deal with a topic being discussed. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following is NOT a therapy group technique suggested by the authors? a. Use of lecture b. Use of role-play c. Use of creative techniques d. Use of rounds

Q: All of the following represent common mistakes made when leading therapy groups EXCEPT a. attempting to conduct therapy without a contract b. placing emphasis on getting, holding, and deepening the group's focus c. spending too much time on one person d. focusing on an irrelevant topic

Q: Which of the following is TRUE with regard to conducting intensive therapy groups? a. The leader should direct much of the counseling and therapy in group b. The leader should have strong individual counseling skills c. Both of the choices are true d. Neither of the choices is true

Q: One member of an addictions group frequently rambles during sessions, often retelling the same stories over and over. This member has shared that he has trouble relating to people, and the leader points out the rambling to him and asks others to comment on how they"ve felt in group about it. In this instance, the leader is providing a. intense therapy. b. therapy in a non-therapy group. c. therapy that focuses on process. d. therapy for more than one member at the same time.

Q: If a member shares a deep personal concern in a non-therapy group, the leader should FIRST a. ask the group if it is okay to focus on the issue. b. calculate the amount of time remaining in the session. c. decide if therapy is appropriate for handling the concern. d. obtain the member's permission to work on the problem.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a reason given by the authors to use members to ask questions or to guess the problem of another member? a. To give the leader time to think b. To keep other members involved and interested c. To break up the working member's tendency to tell stories d. To satisfy other members' curiosity about the working member

Q: To help more than one person at the same time, the leader could do which of the following? a. Put one person on hold b. Have two working members give advice to each other c. Give each working member an in-depth round to complete d. All of the choices

Q: Which of the following is FALSE with regard to obtaining a contract to work with an individual member on an issue? a. The leader always needs to obtain a contract to hold the focus on an individual b. Obtaining a contract is usually not necessary in counseling and therapy groups c. Both of the choices are false. d. Neither of the choices is false.

Q: According to the authors, which of the following is FALSE about the focus on process in a therapy group? a. It should be the main purpose of a therapy group b. It is essential in rebuilding trust between members c. It can help the leader to reduce tension in the group d. It can aid members in opening themselves up in the group

Q: Spinning-off is an essential skill that a. gives the working member a break. b. lets the leader do some personal work. c. allows others to comment about the working member. d. none of the choices.

Q: Which of the following is TRUE about apportioning "air time" to members? a. The leader should give each member equal air time. b. If one member needs most of the group's time, the leader should give it to him. c. Both of the choices are true. d. Neither of the choices is true.

Q: Screening potential members can be helpful in a. getting the right mix of members. b. including members at different stages of the problem. c. eliminating members that are too emotionally unbalanced. d. all of the available choices

Q: In therapy groups, the leader is responsible for each of the following EXCEPT a. scolding late members b. directing the focus. c. watching the clock. d. providing the right atmosphere.

Q: Techniques: A. creative use of members B. guess the problem C. movement round D. indirectly working E. role-play the member F. spinning off G. stationary round Because one member does not seem to realize how his voice and body language come across to others, the leader asks for another member to volunteer to act as the working member so he can "see himself."

Q: Techniques: A. creative use of members B. guess the problem C. movement round D. indirectly working E. role-play the member F. spinning off G. stationary round A member working on her issues uses vague and confusing language to explain her concerns. The leader tells the other members to try to figure out what's wrong to give the working member time to stop and think.

Q: Techniques: A. creative use of members B. guess the problem C. movement round D. indirectly working E. role-play the member F. spinning off G. stationary round One member feels very discouraged and stuck. The leader asks the member to close her eyes and listen as other members talk in a kind and caring way about her situation.

Q: Techniques: A. creative use of members B. guess the problem C. movement round D. indirectly working E. role-play the member F. spinning off G. stationary round The leader wants the working member to listen to himself, so she has the member sit in his seat and repeat the same phrase to each group member.

Q: Techniques: A. creative use of members B. guess the problem C. movement round D. indirectly working E. role-play the member F. spinning off G. stationary round To get a member more into his feelings, the leader asks him to sit in front of the other members and say, "Life is hard for me because"¦"

Q: The skilled leader in a therapy group understands the value of working toward _____________________ the focus so members can work on personal issues.

Q: When screen members for a counseling or therapy group, it is often better to select individuals with _______________ problems or issues.

Q: In open groups, where members may leave or new members enter while the group is on-going, sharing is often less personal because members do not feel the same level of __________ as in closed groups.

Q: According to the authors, leaders attempting to conduct intensive group therapy must have good individual _____________________skills.

Q: When using an in-depth, __________________round, the working member says something to each member of the group while remaining in her seat.

Q: Leaders who get members to focus on making behavioral changes, such as obtaining employment or maintaining sobriety, help them to set and obtain ____________________ goals.

Q: For a member who is not comfortable being the focus of the group, the leader can bring up that member's issue for general discussion and work with him or her ___________________.

Q: To get members involved in their own work, the leader will sometimes elicit comments from other members while putting the working member on hold. This technique is called ______________ off.

Q: Some examples of ____________________goals are: helping members to improve their comfort level and level of openness in group.

Q: By asking a member, "Would you like to work on that?" the leader is trying to obtain a ____________________ with the member to be the focus of the group's attention.

Q: Choose two theories and explain how they are similar to and different from one another.

Q: Choose a theory and explain how group members can help a working member by using that theory.

Q: Why is it important for group leaders using Gestalt Therapy techniques be experienced and knowledgeable?

Q: In what ways can Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy be taught to groups?

Q: Why do the authors believe it is important for counseling group leaders to have a strong knowledge of theory?

Q: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the principle that one's thoughts cause one's feelings. a. True b. False

Q: Rarely is it a good idea to conduct slow-moving individual counseling while members watch and listen because they are likely to get bored. a. True b. False

Q: According to the authors of your textbook, no leader should lead counseling groups without an in-depth knowledge of counseling theories. a. True b. False

Q: In solution-focused counseling, the "miracle question" refers to how a member's religious beliefs fit into the counseling process. a. True b. False

Q: In solution-focused therapy, the focus is on "positive coping". a. True b. False

Q: One tool of Gestalt therapy is the use of the "hot seat", an electrical shock device that an individual sits in to change a bad habit. a. True b. False

Q: In transactional analysis theory, ego states are developed as a result of the "messages" children get while growing up in a family situation. a. True b. False

Q: In Adlerian thinking, the order of birth in a family may influence some of the child's learned behavior. a. True b. False