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Homework

This homework continues the scenario from the Week 2 homework, where you imagine you are a student in a special seminar on the formation and ongoing dynamics of a therapy group. As part of the seminar, you participate in an observation activity. While playing the role of the supervisor, you observe and analyze the facilitators' performance in the video recording of a group therapy session. For the previous homework, you focused your comments, questions, and suggestions on how the facilitators handled group engagement and in-group authority. For this homework, you will create a presentation that focuses your analysis on how the facilitators handle issues related to group dynamics and group process.

Review the "Group Counseling With Inmates: San Quentin Prison" video in the reading list.

After you view the video, create a presentation (5-7 slides) that analyzes the group facilitators' performance when addressing issues related to group dynamics and group process.

Structure your presentation according to the following outline:

I. Group Summary.

A. Summarize the group therapy session.

1. Use the summary from your Week 2 homework as a starting point.

2. Revise according to instructor feedback and new observations from your most recent viewing of the group therapy session.

II. Group Dynamics.

A. Evaluate how facilitators assess group members' verbal and nonverbal messages.

1. Note specific strengths and suggestions for improvement.

B. Evaluate how facilitators utilize supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior in the group setting.

1. Note specific strengths and suggestions for improvement.

C. Evaluate how facilitators apply knowledge of human behavior in the social environment to engage with clients.

1. Note specific strengths and suggestions for improvement.

III. Group Process.

A. Evaluate how facilitators manage sensitive self-disclosure to the group.

1. Note specific strengths and suggestions for improvement.

B. Evaluate how facilitators apply evidence-based methods or interventions to inform group facilitation.

1. Note specific strengths and suggestions for improvement.

IV. Conclusion.

A. Evaluate facilitators' overall performance, including the ability to:

1. Manage group process and transitions.

2. Develop mutually agreed-upon goals.

3. Assess the strengths, needs, and challenges of the client population.

4. Present suggestions for improvement.

V. Professional Communication.

A. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.

1. Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

2. Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.