Focus of Group Counseling Sessions
Focus of Group Counseling Sessions
Keep focus on members: don’t allow members to discuss others outside of the group; instead focus on what the member can/cannot change
Keep members specific: don’t allow members to generalize (everybody, nobody, etc.)
Avoid leading questions: from both the leader and other members
Establishing the focus:
State what the topic or activity will be
Use visual aids
Use chalkboard or flip chart
Draw picture to represent discussion
Members can list, write, or draw
Write a stimulus word or phrase on large sheet of paper in middle of
group
Use handouts
Use an empty chair in middle of group
Use rounds and dyads
Holding the focus: sticking with what is happening
When: topic is relevant and interesting; person is serving the purpose
of the group
How long: about 5 minutes on one person; budget your time
How to hold: cut off, group exercise
Shifting the focus: when the group needs to change focus
Deepening the focus: need to deepen to a level that is productive and meaningful; used during middle phase
Ask thought-provoking questions
Ask members to share on a more personal level
Be more intense
Conduct an intense exercise
Confront members if interfering with group
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