Author Question: What strategies should new group leaders implement to become more effective? What will be an ... (Read 78 times)

khang · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

What strategies should new group leaders implement to become more effective?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of the five-step treatment procedure used in a coping skills program?

a. Exposing clients to anxiety-provoking situations by means of role playing and imagery
b. Evaluating the anxiety level of the client by using both physiological and psychological tests
c. Teaching clients to become aware of the anxiety-provoking cognitions they experience in stressful situations
d. Helping clients examine their thoughts by reevaluating their self-statements

Jordin Calloway · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Counselors new to leading groups should seek opportunities to work with a diverse range of individuals in one-on-one counseling sessions in order to become more comfortable with culture and diversity in groups. In addition, new counselors should lead smaller education, discussion, support, or task groups until they are more comfortable. The beginning leader should also become more knowledgeable about the topic of the group they are leading, counseling theory, conflicts and dilemmas, and how to plan and organize group sessions in order to become more effective.

Answer to Question 2

b