condition is often beneficial for the group when the leader is able to clarify its functions to group members and ensure silence occurs at appropriate places and times in discussion of issues and topics. If so, silence is often beneficial in allowing for reflection and assimilation, sharpening focus, integration of intense material, and helping the group use more of its resources, (Gladding 2003). Nevertheless, when group members are silent inappropriately, the leader must move the member to become more involved with the group by such techniques as drawing out or questioning.
There are many advantages in working with a co-leader. T
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