Deck 17: Working With Specific Populations

Question 1

When working with children in a group, it is important for the leader to effectively manage the energy level and attention span. Good use of his/her________can be an effective tool.

Answer 1

voice

Question 2

According to the authors, which of the following members of a group are likely to be separated from their friends and families?

A) Older clients
B) Clients with addictions
C) Clients with chronic diseases or disabilities
D) All of the choices

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A high level of energy, including holding the focus, presenting interesting topics, and skill development are especially important when leading groups of _________________.

Answer 3

children

Question 4

MATCHING: Match the group types with the descriptions presented below.
Group Types:
A. Clients with addictions
B. Adolescents
C. ACOA
D. Children
E. Clients with disabilities
F. Couples
G. Divorced clients
H. Older clients
I. Survivors of sexual abuse
A leader working with this population may need
to use a lot of enthusiasm in his or her voice.
Props, like puppets, are also helpful keep members
attention and heighten their understanding.

Question 5

MATCHING: Match the group types with the descriptions presented below.
Group Types:
A. Clients with addictions
B. Adolescents
C. ACOA
D. Children
E. Clients with disabilities
F. Couples
G. Divorced clients
H. Older clients
I. Survivors of sexual abuse
This population is frequently preoccupied with
past events and like to tell stories. For this group
of people storytelling may be helpful and
make them feel good about themselves.

Question 6

The authors note that patience is needed when working with members who may not be fully committed to their own healing, such as

A) adolescents and children
B) couples and survivors of sexual abuse
C) clients with addictions
D) divorced clients and clients with chronic diseases or disabilities

Question 7

When working with children under the age of seven, the authors suggest that much of the time in group should be spent in _____________.

Question 8

MATCHING: Match the group types with the descriptions presented below.
Group Types:
A. Clients with addictions
B. Adolescents
C. ACOA
D. Children
E. Clients with disabilities
F. Couples
G. Divorced clients
H. Older clients
I. Survivors of sexual abuse
A leader working with this population will need
to have a special understanding of issues such as
trust, intimacy, shame, guilt, and abandonment. They
must also be prepared to deal with members' pain and anger.

Question 9

According to the authors, which of the following statements is FALSE with regard to leading groups comprised of members from different cultures?

A) Leaders must give thought to the individual needs of members in the group.
B) People from different cultures may have different ways of being in the group.
C) Confusion created by misunderstandings of cultural differences should be clarified.
D) Tension due to cultural differences should be ignored in favor of sticking to the purpose of the group.

Question 10

When setting up children's groups, because of short attention span and high energy levels, the leader will want to give thought to the _________of the group.

Question 11

Leaderless support groups, leader-led support groups, and therapy groups are basic types of groups for which of the following populations?

A) Children
B) Adolescents
C) Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
D) All of the choices

Question 12

When dealing with children and adolescents in groups where personal information is shared among the members, one area that may be difficult to manage is that of _____________.

Question 13

The authors recommend a co-leading model to handle the complex dynamics associated with leading ______________groups.

Question 14

The use of special skills, such as dealing with anger, handling confrontation, planning carefully, and cutting off are especially important with ______________groups.

Question 15

MATCHING: Match the group types with the descriptions presented below.
Group Types:
A. Clients with addictions
B. Adolescents
C. ACOA
D. Children
E. Clients with disabilities
F. Couples
G. Divorced clients
H. Older clients
I. Survivors of sexual abuse
These clients may often feel a loss of control as
they deal with a change of lifestyle that brings
uncertainty to their lives.

Question 16

Working with adolescents in a group setting, it is important for the leader to use activities that will provide ____________to the sessions.

Question 17

As a leader, preparing for and dealing with feelings of anger is useful for which population?

A) Clients with addictions
B) Survivors of sexual abuse
C) Clients with chronic diseases or disabilities
D) All of the choices

Question 18

When leading groups of children, especially those with behavior problems, the leader must carefully _________ the potential members in order to make certain each is a good fit for the group.

Question 19

MATCHING: Match the group types with the descriptions presented below.
Group Types:
A. Clients with addictions
B. Adolescents
C. ACOA
D. Children
E. Clients with disabilities
F. Couples
G. Divorced clients
H. Older clients
I. Survivors of sexual abuse
Support and therapy are often needed for this
population. Groups can help them to voice their
pain and to gain the courage to do the difficult
work of healing from their victimization.

Question 20

Focusing on identity problems, friends, parents, school, and sexual concerns can be helpful in a group for ____________________.

Question 21

When working with adolescents in group situations, it is best for the leader to maintain control of the group while showing respect for the members and their issues.

Question 22

Which of the following groups would NOT be appropriate for a school setting?

A) Probation or parole
B) Assertiveness
C) Living with a chemically addicted person
D) Study skills

Question 23

Explain how the use of a multisensory approach can be helpful to many different group populations?

Question 24

When working with groups of persons who are survivors of sexual abuse, the authors recommend having groups as large as 12 or 14 members so that the members do not feel they are along in their plight.

Question 25

Couples' groups provide an opportunity for partners to do each of the following in group EXCEPT

A) fight about problems they have.
B) strengthen the bond they have rebuilt.
C) try different communication techniques.
D) hear what other couples are dealing with.

Question 26

Children's groups are usually smaller than adolescent and adult groups because

A) they have shorter attention spans
B) it is hard for them to maintain focus
C) they may have difficulty interacting with one another
D) all of the choices

Question 27

All of the following represent special skills that are necessary for leading groups of children EXCEPT?

A) Ability to use a multisensory approach
B) Ability to cut off and hold the focus
C) Ability to discipline children
D) Ability to establish clarity of purpose for the group

Question 28

Which special skills are helpful for working with older clients, and why?

Question 29

If tensions arise in a group specifically because of cultural differences among members, the leader may have to focus on these issues before dealing with specific purpose of the group.

Question 30

In general, many older people who choose to participate in groups tend to be more interested in task, educational and support groups rather than personal growth or counseling/therapy groups.

Question 31

Most groups for children deal with values, building social skills, and self-concept issues.

Question 32

Which of the following is FALSE about leading groups with adolescents?

A) Adolescents frequently test the leader's acceptance of their values
B) Adolescents often listen to an older leader before listening to their peers
C) Adolescents are usually concerned about what they say and confidentiality
D) Adolescents will not mind if the leader takes charge and the group is interesting

Question 33

It is generally not necessary for leaders of ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) groups to have a strong informational and skill background in addictions because the members will be able to bring that kind of information into the group.

Question 34

When working with children and adolescents, it is better to use a "leader-oriented" model of leadership than a facilitator model.

Question 35

Which of the following is TRUE about groups for survivors of sexual abuse?

A) The leader is always the survivors' individual therapist
B) It is recommended that the leader work with one person at a time during group
C) The survivors should discuss the details of their abuse during each group session
D) The authors believe that it is important that group therapy begin before individual therapy

Question 36

Which of the following is FALSE about leading groups of children?

A) Having short stories or puppets on hand might be useful
B) Doing individual counseling in the group can be very effective
C) Using an enthusiastic voice can infuse excitement into the group
D) Keeping clarity of purpose allows the leader to process things deeply

Question 37

The leader working with group members with disabilities should be able to help members move through the grieving process.

Question 38

When leading couples groups, the leader must be aware that each partner may have a different "agenda" in his or her willingness to be a member of the group.

Question 39

Which of the following are MOST LIKELY topics that adult children of alcoholics would discuss?

A) Guilt and abandonment
B) Alienation and friends dying
C) Meeting new people and dating
D) Social skills building and shyness

Question 40

It is important for leaders of "divorce recovery" groups to have members who have a wide ranges of interests and issues to resolve, from grieving over the divorce to meeting someone for a new relationship.

Question 41

How is a "recovery group" different from a "starting over group" for divorced clients?

Question 42

Why might it be advantageous for a couple to co-lead a group for couples?

Question 43

How is hearing from other people dealing with addiction helpful to a client in recovery?