Group counseling strategies and skills chapter 10

Exercises Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc CHAPTER 10 to refer to an activity that the group does for a specific purpose o An exercise can be as simple as having members get into dyads to discuss a topic or as involved as the “blind trust walk,” which entails one member leading a blindfolded member Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc o The term exercise is used among group leaders ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Definition Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc When the leader directs the behaviors, discussion, or attention of the group members by using a specific activity, it is an exercise ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Definition Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc To increase comfort level To provide the leader with useful information To generate discussion and focus the group To shift the focus To deepen the focus To provide an opportunity for experiential learning To provide fun and relaxation ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Reason for Using Exercises Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Exercises can be used any time Exercises are good during introductions Exercises are good during warm-up phase Exercises are helpful in getting members focused in the middle phase Exercises are useful during the closing phase ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved When to Use Exercises – Helps to draw out members – Use when you can’t think of anything better because they almost always work – Kinds of written exercises Sentence completion List Checklist Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Written ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Movement—valuable because members “speak” with their feet and body; movement exercises energize the members – Wall-to-Wall Continuums – Sculpt the group—entire group does this at the same time – Each member sculpts how they see the group – Move to different parts of the room Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Dyads or Triads – Excellent for varying the format and getting members to talk Rounds – Designated word, phrase, or number – Word or Phrase – Comment Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Creative props -the brain likes novelty Small Chair Styrofoam Cups Rubber Bands Large Beer Bottle Make up your own creative exercises Arts and Crafts Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Fantasy – Common object – Pick an object in the room – Hot air balloon Common reading – Inspiring and/or thought provoking – Needs to be rather brief—not pages Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Feedback – First impressions – Adjective checklist – Strength bombardment – Wishes – Metaphorical Feedback – Written Feedback Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Trust – Rounds related to trust – Trust lift – Trust fall – Blind trust walk Experiential – Ropes course – Other outdoor activities Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Moral dilemma – On a life raft—who would you eliminate Group decision-making – Winter Survival – Solving various puzzles Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Touching – Okay when appropriately used – Can be very beneficial – Be very careful with these it is often good to tell members the exercise will involve touching and let members opt out Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises [...]... would you eliminate Group decision-making – Winter Survival – Solving various puzzles Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Kinds of Exercises Touching – Okay when appropriately used – Can be very beneficial – Be very careful with these it is often good to tell members the exercise will involve touching and let members opt ... their feet and body; movement exercises energize the members – Wall-to-Wall Continuums – Sculpt the group entire group does this at the same time – Each member sculpts how they see the group – Move... information To generate discussion and focus the group To shift the focus To deepen the focus To provide an opportunity for experiential learning To provide fun and relaxation ©2016 Cengage Learning... props -the brain likes novelty Small Chair Styrofoam Cups Rubber Bands Large Beer Bottle Make up your own creative exercises Arts and Crafts Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning,