After establishing the norms of a psychotherapy group, what ...

[saraeharris]

After establishing the norms of a psychotherapy group, what action will the leader take to establish a therapeutic environment?
 
  1. Encourage detailed member discussion.
  2. Familiarize the group members to the purpose of the group.
  3. Encourage the group members to take ownership of its function.
  4. Ask open-ended questions regarding the quality of the group's function.

Question 2

The advanced practice registered nurse is leading a psychotherapy group and has established a therapeutic and trusting environment. What questions will the nurse ask to encourage the group to reflect on its functioning? Select all that apply.
 
  1. What was your role in the meeting today?
  2. What was the least engaging part of the meeting?
  3. What was the most engaging part of the group for you today?
  4. With which members did you feel most comfortable speaking?
  5. With which members did you feel least comfortable speaking?

[tkempin]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: After establishing the norms expected from the group members, the group leader will orient or familiarize the group members to the purpose of the group. The other actions are appropriate; however, these are performed after familiarizing the group members to the purpose of the group.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: The leader of the group will ask questions to encourage the group to reflect on the quality of its functioning, including asking about group members' roles and what aspects of the meeting members found engaging or not engaging. Asking group members about each other in front of each other may make some members of the group uncomfortable and may create animosity among the group members.

[saraeharris]

Excellent

[Kedrick2014]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it