Group Process and Dynamics

This group consisted of 7 domestic violence female victims and one licensed psychologist as the group leader, at a mental health facility; the group is ongoing, expected to last approximately one year for each member, and has been intact for two months.

Group therapy includes a process with factors such as group cohesiveness or a sense of belonging in the group since members have similar problems and universality or the opportunity to meet others with similar problems creating a feeling of not being alone. Observation of this group demonstrated that the group members appeared to be very comfortable and enjoyed a feeling of belonging; prior to and following the group, members spoke freely among themselves. The first order of business was for all group members to check in. The group leader facilitated this process by asking each member in turn to report left over feelings from the previous session and new issues.

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ich helped to build trust. The leader stated the rules regarding attendance, timeliness, taking turns talking, being respectful of the other's feelings, and no socializing outside of the group for as long as the group continued. Impressions of the group were that the children appeared to react to the therapist. Most would hang their heads and nod but some would look around and fidget, attempting to be disruptive. The leader scanned the group members and carefully guided the more disruptive toward being focused on group goals. She explained that the goals were important for everyone and then asked the group members in turn to provide input on how the rules made them feel. Tendencies toward withdrawal or head hanging were also addressed. Group therapy for children also includes a feeling of belonging due to similar problems. Since this group was newly formed, many were still reluctant to tell their stories. However, those that ventured forward were received with compassion by the therapist who also encouraged others to applaud. The relief experienced by other group members was evident, as they learned that they were not alone in their suffering or experiences; children openly expressed their feelings with exclamations s
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