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planned theme group

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A group that is planned around a content theme and focuses on helping members resolve problems in a specific area. Membership in such a group is restricted to individuals with a demonstrated need in this themed area.

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spontaneous content groups

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Groups that do not have planned content themes and are designed to provide personal growth and support. Membership in a spontaneous group is generally dictated by the need for general development and member characteristics

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homogeneous group

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Consists of members with similar characteristics (e.g., sex, age, sexual orientation, race, physical ability) and concerns.

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heterogeneous group

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Consists of members with diverse characteristics (e.g., age, gender, race, socioeconomic, and sexual orientation) and concerns

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open groups

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Leaders allow members to enter and leave at various points while continuing a primary group focus

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closed groups

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Leaders allow a set number of members to participate from the group’s beginning to termination and expect consistent attendance throughout the group experience

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group size

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The number of people included in a therapy group. Group size varies depending upon the model, purpose, member age, and intensity of planned interactions.

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alliances

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The subgrouping of members in group therapy. Positive alliances can provide sources of support and strength and lead to high levels of group performance and cohesion, serving much the same intimacy function as friendships and families. However, alliances that are exclusionary can prevent members from forming productive relationships and achieving individual and group goals.

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norms

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The rules for individual member and group behavior, communicating to members what is and is not socially acceptable within the group environment

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forming and orienting stage

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The beginning developmental stage of a group. This stage is characterized by group member anxiety, insecurity, and preoccupation with personal issues. Group rules and goals are also established

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inclusion

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A member’s sense of connectedness to the group

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transition stage

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The second group development stage, characterized by the testing of boundaries and power structures that can range from subtle testing to full-blown rebellion and conflict. Group work authors have referred to this stage as storming, conflict, resistance, or power and control.

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working stage

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A stage of group development characterized by committed members who work to accomplish personal and group goals and help other members to do so by giving feedback, working as a cooperative team, and facilitating a supportive environment of positive change.

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termination stage

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The final stage in group development, which is characterized by closure of group process and the relationships members have established throughout the group experience.

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process evaluation

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A type of program evaluation that focuses on the process of implementing the program to evaluate its progress at various points. Also known as process monitoring.

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outcome evaluation

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A type of program evaluation that measures the effectiveness of a program at the conclusion of the program

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screening and selection measures

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Help leaders assess potential member attitudes toward groups, assess prosocial attitudes and problematic group member interpersonal behaviors, and select group members

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group climate measures

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Help assess which stage of group process the members have entered and provide leaders with member perceptions of group climate.

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