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MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Briefly discuss the relationship between the kind of group a leader is leading (eg: task, education, support, therapy, etc.) and how long the leader may choose to hold the focus either on a topic or a person.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Unlike symptom-based goals which are simple to write, writing clinical goals is challenging because it requires using theory to describe the interplay between all of the following EXCEPT: ___________________ ____________.

a. personal dynamics
b. relational dynamics
c. psychiatric symptoms
d. counselor bias

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

In an education or task group, the leader will want to hold the focus more on a topic of relevance to the purpose of the group than on a particular person. However, in a group that involves personal sharing, such as a growth, counseling, or therapy group, while there will be need to focus on various topics, at some points the leader will want to focus on one or more individuals to deepen the focus and provide individual help in dealing with personal issues related to that topic.

Answer to Question 2

D