Pamela is having issues dealing with authority, first with teachers, now with the group co-leaders. Group members are consulted
regarding their feelings toward Pamela. The entire group now looks to address the issue of Pamela’s rebelliousness. This scenario is indicative of ______________stage.
There are four stages of group therapy which are initial stage,transition stage ,working stage and final stage. They all are very important and help the group deal with certain issues in each stage.
Group Therapy – Working Stage
This is a stage that comes after the transition stage (when there is conflict and lack of confidence in some members). This stage group members are now well settled and are ready to actual tackle serious matters together and face the task that the group was formed to deal with. The counselor at this stage has established ways to make all member feel free to express their emotions with no fear of being judged.
The counselor leads their emotions to actual come out. Everyone need to express themselves honestly and truthfully and the counselor will encourage that using proper technique.
