NURS 661 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
●● EMPATHIZING
Answer: (Intuitively sensing the subjective world of others in a group,
being able to adopt the frame of reference of others, and communicating
this understanding to clients so they feel understood). The aim is to
foster trust in the therapeutic relationship; to communicate
understanding; to encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
●● EVALUATING
Answer: (Appraising the ongoing group process and the individual and
group dynamics). The aim is to promote better self-awareness and
understanding of group movement and direction
●● FACILITATING
Answer: (Helping members clarify their own goals and take steps to
reach them). Opening up clear and direct communication within the
group; helping members assume increasing responsibility for the group's
direction
●● GIVING FEEDBACK
Answer: (Providing information to members in such a way that they can
use it to make constructive behavior changes). Expression of concrete
and honest reactions based on observation of members' behaviors
,●● GOAL SETTING
Answer: (Being able to work cooperatively with members so that there
is an alignment between members goals and leader goals, being able to
assist members in establishing concrete goals). Planning specific goals
for the group process and helping participants define concrete and
meaningful goals
●● INITIATING
Answer: (Demonstrating an active stance in intervening in a group at
appropriate times). Promoting participation and introducing new
directions in the group
●● REFLECTING FEELINGS
Answer: (Mirroring what others appear to be feeling without being
mechanical). Communicating understanding of the content of feelings;
letting members know that they are being heard and understood beyond
the level of words
●● SUGGESTING
Answer: (Offering information or possibilities for action that can be
used by members in making independent decisions). Offering advice and
information, direction, and ideas for new behavior
●● RISK and Benefits of Group Work?
, Answer: RISKS: Emotional de-compensation, personal conflicts,
Confidential violation, culture conflicts. Benefits = Development of
problem solving skills, learning of others experiences, self-confidence,
feeling connected, need to be ethical and let them know that the groups
are here to help and make things better, a sense of family
●● Informed consent p. 45
Answer: A process that begins with presenting basic information about
group treatment and members to enable them to make better decision on
whether or not to enter and how to participate in groups. Establishes
trust and allows to clarify rules and keeps confidentiality.
●● ENCOUNTER GROUPS
Answer: Occurs when individuals connect with one another in a
meaningful and authentic way. The encounter occurs in the context of
the here-and-now, regardless of whether the enactment relates to a past
event or to an anticipated future event. It involves great degree of both
directness of communication and self-disclosure. There is great power in
encountering. It is more effective than merely reporting an incident.
(Corey p. 193). Psychodrama
●● GROUP COUNSELING vs. GROUP THERAPY
Answer: GOALS!
●● GROUP THERAPY
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
●● EMPATHIZING
Answer: (Intuitively sensing the subjective world of others in a group,
being able to adopt the frame of reference of others, and communicating
this understanding to clients so they feel understood). The aim is to
foster trust in the therapeutic relationship; to communicate
understanding; to encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
●● EVALUATING
Answer: (Appraising the ongoing group process and the individual and
group dynamics). The aim is to promote better self-awareness and
understanding of group movement and direction
●● FACILITATING
Answer: (Helping members clarify their own goals and take steps to
reach them). Opening up clear and direct communication within the
group; helping members assume increasing responsibility for the group's
direction
●● GIVING FEEDBACK
Answer: (Providing information to members in such a way that they can
use it to make constructive behavior changes). Expression of concrete
and honest reactions based on observation of members' behaviors
,●● GOAL SETTING
Answer: (Being able to work cooperatively with members so that there
is an alignment between members goals and leader goals, being able to
assist members in establishing concrete goals). Planning specific goals
for the group process and helping participants define concrete and
meaningful goals
●● INITIATING
Answer: (Demonstrating an active stance in intervening in a group at
appropriate times). Promoting participation and introducing new
directions in the group
●● REFLECTING FEELINGS
Answer: (Mirroring what others appear to be feeling without being
mechanical). Communicating understanding of the content of feelings;
letting members know that they are being heard and understood beyond
the level of words
●● SUGGESTING
Answer: (Offering information or possibilities for action that can be
used by members in making independent decisions). Offering advice and
information, direction, and ideas for new behavior
●● RISK and Benefits of Group Work?
, Answer: RISKS: Emotional de-compensation, personal conflicts,
Confidential violation, culture conflicts. Benefits = Development of
problem solving skills, learning of others experiences, self-confidence,
feeling connected, need to be ethical and let them know that the groups
are here to help and make things better, a sense of family
●● Informed consent p. 45
Answer: A process that begins with presenting basic information about
group treatment and members to enable them to make better decision on
whether or not to enter and how to participate in groups. Establishes
trust and allows to clarify rules and keeps confidentiality.
●● ENCOUNTER GROUPS
Answer: Occurs when individuals connect with one another in a
meaningful and authentic way. The encounter occurs in the context of
the here-and-now, regardless of whether the enactment relates to a past
event or to an anticipated future event. It involves great degree of both
directness of communication and self-disclosure. There is great power in
encountering. It is more effective than merely reporting an incident.
(Corey p. 193). Psychodrama
●● GROUP COUNSELING vs. GROUP THERAPY
Answer: GOALS!
●● GROUP THERAPY
