Homework: Group Processes and Stages of Formation
In your role, you must understand group processes and stages of formation, as this will help you develop groups and determine an individual's appropriateness for group therapy. Whether you are at the beginning stages of group formation or facilitating a session for a developed group, it is important to consider factors that may influence individual client progress. For this Homework, as you examine the video Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration in this week's Learning Resources, consider the group's processes, stages of formation, and other factors that might impact the effectiveness of group therapy for clients.
Learning Objectives
i. Analyze group processes and stages of formation
ii. Analyze curative factors of groups
iii. Analyze the impact of curative factors on client progress
iv. Recommend strategies for managing intragroup conflict
To prepare:
i. Review this Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group processes.
ii. View the media, Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration, and consider the group dynamics.
Task
In a 2 to 3 pages paper, address the following:
i. Explain the group's processes and stage of formation.
ii. Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.
iii. Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.