1. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Chapter 8 Cutting Off and Drawing Out ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

2. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Cutting Off o One of the most important (if not the most important skill when leading groups) is being able to cut off members. o Other terms used for cutting off are blocking or intervening. ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

3. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Important Points Regarding Cutting Off Tell members you are going to be doing this Timing—do it early Use of Voice—should not be critical Nonverbal Signals—eyes and hands ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

4. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Cutting Off a Member Who Has the Focus of the Group Cutting and Staying with the Person –The Leader asks clarifying questions –Members Ask the person clarifying questions –Ask the person do a focused activity –Ask the members give the person feedback –Ask one or more members to role play the person ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

5. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Cutting Off a Member Who Has the Focus of the Group continued Cut and Stay With the Topic --take the topic back to the entire group --take the topic back to the entire group --cut and move to another person on the same topic --cut and move to another person on the same topic Cut and Leave the Person and Topic ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

6. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Other Situations Calling for Cutting Off Skills When a member’s comments conflict with the group’s purpose When a member is saying something hurtful When a member is saying something inaccurate ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

7. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Other Situations Calling for Cutting Off Skills continued When the leader wants to shift the focus When it is near the end of the session When members are arguing When members are “rescuing” another member from dealing with his pain ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

8. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Drawing Out Gets members more involved Helps members who are shy Getting members to go deeper is a form of drawing out in support and therapy groups ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

9. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Reasons for Silent Members Fear/Anxiety Thinking or processing Quiet by nature Not mentally present Not prepared Confused Lack of trust Intimidated by dominant member or leader ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

10. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Methods for Drawing Out Directly –Ask the member a question –Ask if the member would like to talk Delicately –Use of voice is key –Leader’s attitude ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

11. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Techniques for Drawing Out Use of Dyads Use of Rounds Use of Written Exercises Use of Eyes Use of Movement Exercises ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

12. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Concluding Comments o Cutting off and drawing out are absolutely two of the most important skills in group leading. o The leader’s voice and attitude are very important with each of these skills. ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.