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An overview of key concepts and theories related to group dynamics and group counseling. It covers topics such as the different types of groups (primary, secondary, and tertiary), the stages of group development (forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning), and various leadership styles (participating, delegating, telling, and selling). The document also introduces the concept of the 'risky shift phenomenon' and discusses the different roles individuals can play within a group (task roles and maintenance roles). This information could be useful for students studying psychology, counseling, or organizational behavior, as it provides a solid foundation for understanding how groups function and the strategies that can be employed to effectively facilitate group processes.
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Wilson & Smith - >>>founders of AA primary group - >>>attempts to stop a problem before it occurs secondary group - >>>problem is present but not severe tertiary group - >>>more serious and longstanding Moreno - >>>coined the term group counseling T-groups - >>>Training groups - often intended for business or personal motivation risky shift phenomenon - >>>tendency for groups to make more risky decisions than individuals participating - >>>low task, high relationship delegating - >>>low task, low relationship telling - >>>high task, low relationship selling - >>>high task, high relationship task roles - >>>help the group to accomplish goals
maintenance roles - >>>help keep group running forming stage - >>>meets & establishes rules storming stage - >>>communicate feelings, more individual than group norming stage - >>>feel part of a team performing stage - >>>the team works in an open and trusting atmosphere where flexibility is the key and hierarchy is of little importance adjourning stage - >>>plan for transition and termination