Problem
Becoming a Helper
A. Have you participated in a therapeutic group? If so, what was this experience like for you? What did it teach you about group process and group dynamics? About leading groups? About being a member? About yourself?
B. What value do you see in group work for meeting the needs of the various client populations you hope to serve?
C. What kind of group would you most like to organize? What would be your goals for the group?
D. What specific actions would you take to start your group? What colleagues or other sources would you consult to get this group started?
E. How prepared are you to lead or colead a group? What personal qualities do you have that could help or hinder you as a group leader?
F. What knowledge and skills do you possess that will enhance your ability to lead groups? What do you still need to learn?
G. What kind of person would you select to colead a group with you? What characteristics would you look for?
H. What ethical issues might you face in setting up or facilitating a group?
I. What challenges might you encounter in working with a group composed of culturally diverse members?
J. In what ways can a group be a place that members could explore issues pertaining to social justice?