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show -Tendency of individuals to distort their perceptions of others. -Scope and the theory of origin are broader (all interactions and not only past relationship transference, also distortion based on interpersonal needs)  
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What is consensual validation and how does it help with parataxic distortion?   show
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Define Corrective Emotional Experience   show
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What are the key components of Corrective Emotional Experience?   show
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show 1. Group must be seen as safe and supportive in order to freely express 2. There must be sufficient engagement and honest feedback to permit reality testing  
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Define here-and-now   show
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show Transforms emotional response into therapeutic experience  
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show Group members will begin to interact with each other as they interact with others in their social sphere. Individual pathologies will present themselves and issues needing work can be addressed through feedback & self-reflecting loop.  
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show Rules= explicitly laid out by leader, not to be broken (payment, attendance, confidentiality, etc.) -Norms= preferred/prohibited general behavior guidelines, can be explicit or implicit, conscious or unconscious (personal attacks, expressing)  
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show -similar level of functioning/ego strength -similar willingness to take responsibility for their work -not too many difficult clients per group -no previous outside relationship  
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show -Short term: specific and achievable goals to allow for appropriate expectations (get through crisis, reduce intensity of specific symptom) -Long-term: aim for fundamental character change (alter fundamental core issues, develop healthy new capacities)  
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show -Unable or unwilling to examine their behaviors, self-disclose, and give and receive feedback. -brain-damaged, paranoid, addiction, sociopathic -currently in crisis -low motivation -inability to tolerate confrontation -can't regularly attend  
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What is the #1 most important inclusion criteria?   show
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show 1. Pt's attraction to group and popularity 2. Values personal change 3. Views self as lacking in understanding of one's own and others' feelings 4. High and clear expectations for group 5. Willing to take interpersonal risks  
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Identified Patient (potential pros and cons)   show
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show Caring and nurturing toward members who are in pain Pros: promotes safety and vulnerability in the group Cons: Moving too quickly to offer gratification before exploration  
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Scapegoat- what is it and what purpose does it serve? What are the dangers, how to deal with a scapegoat?   show
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show -Express warmth and caring towards one another and become interested in each other as people -smooth over conflict -initiate get togethers -Community rather than therapy -Problematic if it gets in the way of therapeutic exploration  
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show Often initiates the conflict stage of group development -functional if others explore their aggression -non-therapeutic if they are the only one doing the confronting -Truth teller? will always say what they see in group even when not appropriate  
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show Feels emotions deeply -could cause others to do the same OR NOT  
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show Tends to challenge or break the group norms -can expand rigid norms or cause consistent conflict and scapegoating Called the "task leader" in social psych, includes group leader and member-therapist  
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show -Experimenting with new behavior -Most influence in determining group norms -Members want to connect with because of liking, respect, or sexual attraction  
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How might you work with rigid roles within the group?   show
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What is cohesiveness and what variables are associated with it?   show
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show -individual's evaluation of what he/she is worth vs. groups evaluation -Discrepancies lead to dissonance -If neg. pt can misperceive/deny and devalue group OR pt can rise to the occasion and change behavior or attitudes  
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show 1. Instillation of Hope 2. Universality 3. Imparting Information 4. Altruism 5. Corrective Recapitulation of Family Unit  
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show 6. Development of Socializing Techniques 7. Imitative Behavior 8. Interpersonal Learning 9. Group Cohesiveness 10. Catharsis 11. Existential Factors  
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show -Therapists must believe in themselves and in efficacy of the group -Help clients understand how group can help (preparation) -Testimonials (leaders are previous members, group veteran)  
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show -Pts become isolated as they suffer and feel that they are unique and have unacceptable probs that others can't tolerate, relate to, or accept -Disconfirming this: freedom from stigma, shame, and self-blame -Identification of common human conditions  
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Imparting Information   show
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Altruism   show
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show -Within the group, members repeat the experience they have had with a primary family unit -Key is to relive these conflicts CORRECTLY -roles become more flexible, investigation of relationship occurs, trying out new behaviors  
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show -Development of social skills is important and inherent part of dealing with problems -Allows members to learn how they contribute to own isolation -Identify discrepancies between intent and actual impact on others  
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Imitative Behavior   show
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show "The cocktail party" -Orientation, search for structure/goals, dependent on leader/concern for boundaries -IN vs. OUT: sizing each other up and look for roles -confusion, restricted communication -Search for similarities -Giving/seeking advice  
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The Second Stage   show
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The Third Stage   show
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How can a leader work to construct group norms early in the group?   show
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Identify the therapeutic norms Yalom identifies and understand why they are important   show
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How are therapeutic norms different from regular social norms?   show
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show -respond positively to it -show interest in it -explicitly encourage it -express appreciation for it -challenge a patient who undermines it -model it (through caring and protectiveness, minimal self-disclosure)  
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When and how do we need to step in to protect a client that has made him/herself vulnerable?   show
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Identify and describe the 2 steps necessary for successful group work in the here-and-now   show
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What is the difference between content and process?   show
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Why is process commentary primarily the reponsibility of the therapist?   show
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show -WHY THAT statement at THAT time to THAT person? -Triggers -Non-verbal data (who sits where, who sits by the door, who looks at who while speaking, how quickly do people enter, who leaves coats on, etc...)  
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What are some statements you might make or things you might do to focus your group on here-and-now process?   show
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What are some reasons we don't generally do process commentary in everyday life?   show
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show 1.Use own reaction as process data 2.Reaction memb elicits from others 3.Attend to what's omitted 4.How does group respond when memb absent? 5.verb/nonverb incongruent? 6.response disproportionate to stimuli? 7.response off target, make no sense?  
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What is the 4-step sequence of recognitions that helps clients transform dissatisfaction into change?   show
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If you have to choose between making a group-as-a-whole vs an individualized comment, what should you do and why?   show
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show Attitudes toward the therapist that are "transferred" from earlier attitudes toward important figures in the client's life.  
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What are some unrealistic roles clients might cast you in?   show
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What are some reasons clients may see therapists unrealistically? (3 points)   show
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show 1. Consensual Validation: encourage clients to validate impressions of therapist against others'. 2.Increased Transparency: Share your feelings/response, gradually reveal more of self, therapist is real person.  
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How is judicious therapist self-disclosure beneficial to the group?   show
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What are the 3 things to do as a therapist when receiving negative feedback?   show
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How would you respond to a client asking you personal questions? (what to take into consideration before responding, what questions would you ask yourself, what are the options and potential consequences (positive and negative) of how you would respond?)   show
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show That a therapist will self-disclose too much because of influence of countertransference.  
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show The success of therapy depends on each individual's encountering and then mastering basic life problems in the here-and-now of the group.  
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show -Talks constantly to avoid silence (anxiety) -Consider both M and group allowing it (why?) M: want to hear more, not less: more genuine. Become aware of interpersonal impact, lack of empathy. Members respond, guide M to reflect  
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show Dread of self-disclosure snowballing, maintain distance, fear of inadequacy, force others, -Silence is still a behavior, explore it, don't pressure. Comment on non-verbal behavior, reinforce all activity.  
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show Dependency leads to compliance to reduce risk of rejection, may confuse assertion with aggression -counter boredom with curiosity (what's missing that makes them boring, when am I most/least bored? -Remove obstacles to free expression  
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The Help-Rejecting Complainer (describe and how to intervene)   show
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show Early in group, gets in the way, scares people. -Sometimes appropriate for therapist to take action, sometimes better to allow group to come to decisions for action. -Group safety first!  
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show -Emotionally blocked, isolated, distant -Seek therapy because "something's missing" -Other members may "sledgehammer" -Differentiate among members, grasp the tiniest feeling of anything and describe in detail -Interpret body language, tie to emotion  
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Borderline Client (describe and how to intervene)   show
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show -May have negative response to crucial therapeutic factors like cohesiveness and universality -May do work but not interested in others' -Overly sensitive to criticism -Must have strong rapport/relationship before any criticism will be heard  
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show Schizoid: I think it would be difficult to build rapport, lack of feedback, difficult to connect. It would be frustrating!  
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What are some of the values of defenses?   show
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What is the difference between a defense and resistance?   show
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show 1.Trust and safety so client can take risks and be vulnerable 2.belief that therapist cares and is genuinely interested in helping 3.belief in therapist's competence  
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show -focus on repairing alliance instead of therapeutic change -acknowledge therapist role in reaction -slowly and gently help client understand their reactions to you -make it clear you value the relationship & want to restore it(what can each of you do?)  
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When receiving negative feedback or even an attack, what is the msot important thing(s) for therapist to do first?   show
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What should you do if someone makes a valid challenge toward you?   show
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show Therapist's emotional reactions to client that may be problematic/get in the way of therapy -Personal: reaction that comes from personal issues of therapist -Elicited: reaction that is elicited by client  
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show 1.Use awareness of own reaction to learn more about client's behavior patterns and how they affect others 2.Work through own reaction so in better position to help client  
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show Recognizing it  
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When you find yourself angry at a client, what does Yalom suggest a therapist focus on instead?   show
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show A function that needs to be performed for that group. Can help or harm the group  
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show Helps members seem themselves clearly, perceive what is going on beneath the surface psychologically, and understand its meaning and childhood roots -problematic when member takes on this role to avoid looking at his/herself  
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show Aggressive member: May want to intervene when not necessary, fear for group safety, constant confrontation is stressful, may be difficult to address/work on own issues, power struggle.  
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