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Group Process and Dynamics

The following paper presents group processes and dynamics as exemplified in three different groups. The first is a group of domestic violence female victims, the second is a group of female children who are victims of child sexual abuse, and the third is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. The groups are then compared and contrasted with a detailed analysis of their similarities and differences regarding group processes and dynamics. This is followed by a conclusion.

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.

The leader offered guidance and scanned the group observing all members for their reactions while another was speaking. The leader would use open-ended questions to bring unspoken reactions to the group's attention. For example the group leader would ask a question to facilitate an expression rather than simply present the unspoken feelings for the group member.

The group process includes the ventilation of feelings such as resentment, support from other group members, and the opportunity to rehearse newly learned coping strategies with goal ...

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