Question

Sarah is a group member who doesn’t speak up or ask for time to speak in the group. Understanding her culture believes this is rude, insensitive, and self-oriented, as a therapist which is the best way to help her become more comfortable and willing to share?

Answer 1

Answer:

​Rather than expecting her to initiate any self-disclosure, it might be helpful to ask her to consider sharing at least one reaction she experienced while listening to another member speak.

Explanation:

Sarah is very communicative, this is usually a good trait, but in Sarah's case this trait has become annoying and inconvenient as Sarah does not allow any member of the group she participates to speak and expound on her ideas. To help Sarah, a therapist may ask Sarah to try to let someone else talk and then tell her how she felt when she heard a colleague's opinion. With this, The therapist encourages Sarah to listen and talk a little less.