Deck 14: Endings And Transitions With Groups

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to individualize the Ending and Transition Phase?

A)recycling
B)referral to another group or organization
C)individual counseling
D)all of these answers

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In the case of Ending with Hearing-Impaired Teenagers' Group​

A)The leader was unable to tune in to the feelings of anger displayed by the group.
B)The group feared that a new group leader would be an outsider not accepting them due to their disability.
C)The leader directly raises the issue of having a hearing person lead the group.
D)All of these answers.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The Ending Process in group work includes which of the following stages?​

A)denial,mourning,and trying it on for size
B)the farewell-party syndrome,denial,reaching for feedback
C)denial,mourning,and containment
D)denial,questioning,and trying it on for size

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A survey of members of the American Group Psychotherapy Association on ethical issues related to endings found:​

A)most of the respondents said that ending should be jointly decided by the therapist,client,and the group.
B)almost all of the respondents had to leave group work due to life situations.
C)virtually all of the seasoned therapists felt that endings were important and spent a good deal of time both preparing for and processing them.
D)few of the group workers felt that endings were important and spent a good deal of time both preparing for and processing them

Question 5

The ending phase offers the greatest potential for powerful and important work,because group members feel a sense of urgency.

Question 6

The group leader should search for the subtle connections between the process of the ending and the substantive work of the group.

Question 7

In the Trying It On for Size stage:​

A)the group members avoid the feelings associated with the end of the work.
B)the group members operate independently of the group leader.
C)the group members depend more on the group leader than his/her colleagues.
D)all of these answers.

Question 8

A prolonged relationship between client and worker can stimulate dependency issues.

Question 9

According to Delucia-Waack,what is the cause of leaders ignoring the importance of this phase?

A)the ending stage brings up feelings of loss and grief in the group leader.
B)the group leaders have not been sufficiently taught how to deal with the ending stage.
C)the group leaders do not think that the ending stage is as important as the beginning and middle stages.
D)all of these answers.

Question 10

When an interim leader is introduced in times of short term absence of the primary leader,the group does not need to deal with the stages outlined in this chapter.

Question 11

In the _____________,group members appear to protect the group by avoiding discussing its negative aspects.

A)mourning stage
B)denial-conflict phrase
C)farewell-party syndrome
D)transitional step

Question 12

Which author(s)suggested steps for transitions with a change in group leader?

A)Strean
B)Schwartz
C)Corey and Corey
D)Pudil

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding the Ending Phase with groups?​

A)Group members may feel guilty about not doing a better job with the work.
B)The worker may feel guilty about the inability to do more for the group.
C)The worker and group members need to discuss positive and negative feelings about their group experience.
D)All of these answers.

Question 14

With respect to the Ending Stage,Mangione,Forti,and Iacuzzi emphasize:​

A)the positive aspects of the farewell party syndrome.
B)the importance of the mourning stage.
C)the importance of respecting racially,ethnically,and culturally diverse differential reactions to endings.
D)all of these answers.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used by group leaders in the Ending Stage?​

A)The group leader should bring the prospect of the ending to the group's attention early in order to establish the ending process.
B)As the stages of the ending occur,the worker should point out the processes,such as denial.
C)The group leaders should congratulate the members on their progress with a farewell party.
D)The group leader can bring personal feelings and recollections to the group.

Question 16

In a weekly group that last for a year,the final 8 weeks or so usually constitute the _________.

A)timing intervention
B)anger stage
C)ending process
D)trying-it-on-for-size stage

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding the stage of anger?​

A)Anger is usually focused on the group leader due to a feeling of abandonment.
B)The stage is characterized by apathy and sadness.
C)Anger is often followed by denial.
D)Anger is usually focused on the group members who have made the most progress.

Question 18

Group leaders and members find it more difficult to deal with positive feelings than negative feelings.

Question 19

In the case of A Support Group for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis:

A)the discussion of feelings started to deviate from the feelings associated with the ending.
B)the prospect of ending provoked a range of feelings in the members that could be connected to the work of the group.
C)the members of the group discuss the loss of a sense of self and loss of loved ones.
D)all of these answers.

Question 20

The case of Adult Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse illustrated:​

A)the ending stages occurring in one session.
B)the idea that vulnerability can lead to growth and pain can be experienced in safety.
C)the ethical issues associated with dual relationships.
D)the duty to warn.