1. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc. 0 by Gerald Corey Eighth Edition ©2012 Brooks/Cole Publishing a division of Cengage Learning Inc.

2. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc. Later Stages in the Development of a Group 1

3. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc.  Stage 4: Working Stage  A time of cohesion and productivity  Developing group cohesion  Characteristics of an effective working group  Group leader’s role at the working stage 2 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 5 (1)

4. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc.  Trust and acceptance  Empathy and caring  Intimacy  Hope  Freedom to experiment  Catharsis 3 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 5 (2)

5. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc.  Cognitive restructuring  Commitment to change  Self-disclosure  Confrontation  Benefiting from feedback 4 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 5 (3)

6. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc.  Stage 5: Consolidation Stage  A time for consolidation and termination  Practical strategies for terminating a group  Group leader’s role at the final stage 5 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 5 (4)

7. Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning Inc.  Stage 6: Evaluation and Follow-Up Stage  Build evaluation into the structure of the group  Determine measures to assess effectiveness of a group  Objective and standardized measures  Subjective measures  Plan follow-up group and individual sessions Theory and Practice of Group Counseling—Chapter 5 (5)