Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures Chapter 8 The Steps for Initiating a Group © 2018 Taylor & Francis
Chapter Topics Introduction A Step Model for Creating Any Group The Pre-group Interview © 2018 Taylor & Francis
A Step Model for Creating Any Group Step One: Genesis Step Two: Research Step Three: Organizing the Specifics Step Four: Marketing and Recruiting Step Five: Pre-group Interviews © 2018 Taylor & Francis
The Pre-group Interview Assess the potential member’s readiness for a group experience. Select as group members persons who are maintaining at least one minimal primary interpersonal relationship. Select only persons who have relative absence of pathology or problems too extreme for group members to deal with. © 2018 Taylor & Francis
The Pre-group Interview Determine the potential member’s “fit” in the group. Establish ground rules and primary expectations. Confirm attendance policy. © 2018 Taylor & Francis