Group Counseling Research Paper
Reflection Paper #2
Natasha Lewis
Group Counseling
Antioch University
Ann Blake, PhD.
Catlain Kinsey, LMHC, NCC
January 20, 2015
Reflection Paper Two
It is essential that leaders possess the knowledge of how groups best function and that they have the skills to intervene in timely and effective ways. Creating a group climate that fosters norms such as openness, directness, respect, and concern for one another will lead to therapeutic interactions among members (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2010, p. 38).
I found this quote to be quite representative of our last group session in Group Counseling. Mainly I am relating to a sense of flow, authenticity and inclusivity I experienced which seemed especially promising considering we …show more content…
I also had planned on supporting the group beginning and ending on time, which I did by being mindful of break times, and being in my seat on time. Perhaps there is more that I can contribute in the future, but I am uncertain as of yet how this looks. Other goals I had for myself towards the group were to respond empathetically, in a timely manner, and to be conscious of changing from one person to another. Corey (2010) quotes empathy as “the ability to tune in to what others are subjectively experiencing and to see the world through their eyes” (p. 144). I believe I tried very hard to give empathy to most everyone in the group, and in return I observed a group norm (Corey, et al., 2010, p.150) starting to form in which empathy seemed to be flowing from most everyone. For next week some goals I would like to include are: sharing personal information to expand my safety level, continuing to support the group ending and starting on time with a more proactive approach, setting the atmosphere so there is space for clarity, focus and connection, and finally to create stronger connections between one or more members (Blake & Kinsey,
Natasha Lewis
Group Counseling
Antioch University
Ann Blake, PhD.
Catlain Kinsey, LMHC, NCC
January 20, 2015
Reflection Paper Two
It is essential that leaders possess the knowledge of how groups best function and that they have the skills to intervene in timely and effective ways. Creating a group climate that fosters norms such as openness, directness, respect, and concern for one another will lead to therapeutic interactions among members (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2010, p. 38).
I found this quote to be quite representative of our last group session in Group Counseling. Mainly I am relating to a sense of flow, authenticity and inclusivity I experienced which seemed especially promising considering we …show more content…
I also had planned on supporting the group beginning and ending on time, which I did by being mindful of break times, and being in my seat on time. Perhaps there is more that I can contribute in the future, but I am uncertain as of yet how this looks. Other goals I had for myself towards the group were to respond empathetically, in a timely manner, and to be conscious of changing from one person to another. Corey (2010) quotes empathy as “the ability to tune in to what others are subjectively experiencing and to see the world through their eyes” (p. 144). I believe I tried very hard to give empathy to most everyone in the group, and in return I observed a group norm (Corey, et al., 2010, p.150) starting to form in which empathy seemed to be flowing from most everyone. For next week some goals I would like to include are: sharing personal information to expand my safety level, continuing to support the group ending and starting on time with a more proactive approach, setting the atmosphere so there is space for clarity, focus and connection, and finally to create stronger connections between one or more members (Blake & Kinsey,