The video in GOALS depicted variety of situations that you've might encountered during your group
counseling session. How would you handle all situations illustrated in
the video? Describe and explain your solution below.
One of the roles as a leader is to develop and maintain an atmosphere of psychological safety conducive to the free and honest expression of the ideas of group members. The group leader is someone who facilitates the session throughout the whole group and getting everybody in the group to communicate. If I as a group leader, I will affirm the speaker and redirect the conversation. For example, if someone comes up with an interesting point that is off-topic, I can say "Thanks Nurul for sharing. That is really interesting" then redirect the conversation by turning your body to face other member and ask whether they have anything to share. If the situation is when someone in the group is silent or the conversation in the group is slowly, I can encourage the group member to talk. For example, I will ask the silent person "What your opinion in this topic?" or "Did someone have anything to share?"
If I were in the same situation, I have to be prepared to be in all situations, because I will meet different members' behavior and I must be prepared to face it. As I have learned before when I deal with members who dominate in the session the leader gives individual feedback or address group about sharing time. when I deal with a negative member the leader meets outside group to discuss behavior. When I deal with members who feel too shy or lack confidence in a group, To overcome that, the other members need an encouraging him, give a positive approach. The leader should initiate change like to do a Round or do an activity. so, as a leader or facilitator, we must also always remind the rules and goals that have been made by the group members.
If I am as a leader in this counseling session, I think I need to be calm and listen attentively what client want to share. But if client disturb this session, I would talk to them nicely and make them understand what the purpose of the session. For example, in this session one of the members is talkative and tried to conquer the session. So, for me as a leader I need to cut off this client if he not stop talking. Also I need to make sure I did not make client embarrass and uncomfortable. I need to respect them and listen to them.
It is true that we will face all kind of situation as illustrated in the video. So, I think as a group leader, if I face the one who are talkative, I will cut off nicely and shift the conversation by asking other group members who have common issue or something new to share. I will also keep in mind to give an equal opportunity to let every group members have a chance to talk in the session especially the one who are shy or lack of confidence. If I face with someone who are too emotional in the session, I will let other group members to comfort him or her first and then continue explore the issue presented.
If I'm facing the same situation, as a leader I would start with questioning and I would be an effective listener. Then, I would encourage the group members to support their members during the session. For the talker client, I would do the same as polite as the leader to cut off the talker one. Without embarasing him and underestimate him. If I find out that one of the members are the shy one, I would give an activity or make a round towards members sharing issues or asking questions with my guidelines. Overall, I will make sure to be a good listener and will identify people’s readiness for group.
If I were in such situations illustrated in the video, I would respond accordingly to every issues presented in the counseling session with the practice of my basic counseling skills and being attended to the session so that my client will feel appreciated and heard in the first place. Besides, same as the leader, if there is a client who are emotional, I will choose to practice an active listening, acknowledging their feelings and if needed, instillation of hope could be better to endure the emotions and bring a sense of optimism to my client. As a leader, I will strive to listen well and carry out my responsibilities with respect to the rest of the group regardless of their issue and background.
If I were in such situation, I would probably do the same thing like the leader in the video did. The way is when the client was talking more than he should, I had to stop the conversation because I wanted to give other clients space and opportunity to express or share something about their situation. On the contrary if I see client as shy and seem very difficult to talk in a group session I may first try to ask for responses such as those related to what other clients have talked before.
If I were in the same situation I might feel a little nervous. Maybe it's caused by one member of the group leaving and may also disturb the other group member. But I can also learn and do something similar with still cool and rilex then run the session. The most important thing for me is to make sure that all group members talk and help each other. The leader should also always focus on the group members to make sure they all have the energy to continue the session
If i became the group leader, i will be prepared mentally and physically to accept my client openly with being unconditional positive regard before the session start. In the beginning of the session, i will identify each of the client personality and character whether they are talkative, shy, emotional, and others in order to help me conduct the group counseling session better. I also will be prepare with all the technique to face each of the client's character such as, if there is a shy client in the group, i will do dyad, do a round or point out his or her by ask a question or ask their opinion, so that the shy one can open up little by little and talk in the group counseling session. Then, if there is a talker, i will cut off his sharing without making him feel like he's been disrespected. I will try to cut off nicely without making her or him become offense.
Hence, as a group leader, one must be prepare to handle any situation because everyone is unique and have their own character, personality, and issue that they want to share. Besides, they are different in their own way that lead to certain approach to make them open about themselves. Last but not least, group leader and co-leader must have good teamwork in order to run the group counselling session effectively and smoothly.
As a counselor, one must be prepared to deal with different types of human behavior especially when dealing with group counseling whose members are from different character. When dealing with these situations, the first thing to do is to calm down. When I was in a calm mood, I was able to think well and take control of the situation. I say this because I am an easy to feel rush person. so I have to take action with calm emotions. Also, as a counselor I will cut off the talker person so as not to interfere with the smoothness of the group sessions. If the matter is serious, I will have an individual session with him so that he can tell it with all his heart. The same goes for quiet clients. If several sessions are conducted and she is still quiet, I will bring her to individual sessions as she may not be comfortable with group sessions while also disrupting the comfort of group session's members.
As a leader in a group, I would like to lead the discussion accordingly to the situation as in the illustrated video. The leader play a good role in responding to every members issues even though the topics that brought up were not suitable with the discussion. In term of doing so, I need to be prepared physically, mentally and emotionally in facing the unexpected things in the group. Thus, I also need to be prepared in theories and techniques in trying to listen, understand and help all the group members throughout the discussion.
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One of the roles as a leader is to develop and maintain an atmosphere of psychological safety conducive to the free and honest expression of the ideas of group members. The group leader is someone who facilitates the session throughout the whole group and getting everybody in the group to communicate. If I as a group leader, I will affirm the speaker and redirect the conversation. For example, if someone comes up with an interesting point that is off-topic, I can say "Thanks Nurul for sharing. That is really interesting" then redirect the conversation by turning your body to face other member and ask whether they have anything to share. If the situation is when someone in the group is silent or the conversation in the group is slowly, I can encourage the group member to talk. For example, I will ask the silent person "What your opinion in this topic?" or "Did someone have anything to share?"
ReplyDeleteNurul Akhsyah binti Ali
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Nabila Laila Ramadany (1170002)
ReplyDeleteIf I were in the same situation, I have to be prepared to be in all situations, because I will meet different members' behavior and I must be prepared to face it. As I have learned before when I deal with members who dominate in the session the leader gives individual feedback or address group about sharing time. when I deal with a negative member the leader meets outside group to discuss behavior. When I deal with members who feel too shy or lack confidence in a group, To overcome that, the other members need an encouraging him, give a positive approach. The leader should initiate change like to do a Round or do an activity. so, as a leader or facilitator, we must also always remind the rules and goals that have been made by the group members.
If I am as a leader in this counseling session, I think I need to be calm and listen attentively what client want to share. But if client disturb this session, I would talk to them nicely and make them understand what the purpose of the session. For example, in this session one of the members is talkative and tried to conquer the session. So, for me as a leader I need to cut off this client if he not stop talking. Also I need to make sure I did not make client embarrass and uncomfortable. I need to respect them and listen to them.
ReplyDeleteNur A'in Bt Mustafar (1170998)
It is true that we will face all kind of situation as illustrated in the video. So, I think as a group leader, if I face the one who are talkative, I will cut off nicely and shift the conversation by asking other group members who have common issue or something new to share. I will also keep in mind to give an equal opportunity to let every group members have a chance to talk in the session especially the one who are shy or lack of confidence. If I face with someone who are too emotional in the session, I will let other group members to comfort him or her first and then continue explore the issue presented.
ReplyDeleteNUR FATINI BINTI ROSLAN
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If I'm facing the same situation, as a leader I would start with questioning and I would be an effective listener. Then, I would encourage the group members to support their members during the session. For the talker client, I would do the same as polite as the leader to cut off the talker one. Without embarasing him and underestimate him. If I find out that one of the members are the shy one, I would give an activity or make a round towards members sharing issues or asking questions with my guidelines. Overall, I will make sure to be a good listener and will identify people’s readiness for group.
ReplyDeleteSuraya Jasmin Binti Abdul Halim 1171002
If I were in such situations illustrated in the video, I would respond accordingly to every issues presented in the counseling session with the practice of my basic counseling skills and being attended to the session so that my client will feel appreciated and heard in the first place. Besides, same as the leader, if there is a client who are emotional, I will choose to practice an active listening, acknowledging their feelings and if needed, instillation of hope could be better to endure the emotions and bring a sense of optimism to my client. As a leader, I will strive to listen well and carry out my responsibilities with respect to the rest of the group regardless of their issue and background.
ReplyDelete(Nornaimah Bt Mohd Nor, 1170999)
If I were in such situation, I would probably do the same thing like the leader in the video did. The way is when the client was talking more than he should, I had to stop the conversation because I wanted to give other clients space and opportunity to express or share something about their situation. On the contrary if I see client as shy and seem very difficult to talk in a group session I may first try to ask for responses such as those related to what other clients have talked before.
ReplyDelete(Suhada binti Md Nor, 1170991)
If I were in the same situation I might feel a little nervous. Maybe it's caused by one member of the group leaving and may also disturb the other group member. But I can also learn and do something similar with still cool and rilex then run the session. The most important thing for me is to make sure that all group members talk and help each other. The leader should also always focus on the group members to make sure they all have the energy to continue the session
ReplyDelete(Hafizin Jamil Bin Abdul Azib, 1160980)
If i became the group leader, i will be prepared mentally and physically to accept my client openly with being unconditional positive regard before the session start. In the beginning of the session, i will identify each of the client personality and character whether they are talkative, shy, emotional, and others in order to help me conduct the group counseling session better. I also will be prepare with all the technique to face each of the client's character such as, if there is a shy client in the group, i will do dyad, do a round or point out his or her by ask a question or ask their opinion, so that the shy one can open up little by little and talk in the group counseling session. Then, if there is a talker, i will cut off his sharing without making him feel like he's been disrespected. I will try to cut off nicely without making her or him become offense.
ReplyDeleteHence, as a group leader, one must be prepare to handle any situation because everyone is unique and have their own character, personality, and issue that they want to share. Besides, they are different in their own way that lead to certain approach to make them open about themselves. Last but not least, group leader and co-leader must have good teamwork in order to run the group counselling session effectively and smoothly.
(Nor Hikmah Binti Ngesan, 1170997)
NURUN NAJIHAH BINTI MUSA (1171000)
ReplyDeleteAs a counselor, one must be prepared to deal with different types of human behavior especially when dealing with group counseling whose members are from different character. When dealing with these situations, the first thing to do is to calm down. When I was in a calm mood, I was able to think well and take control of the situation. I say this because I am an easy to feel rush person. so I have to take action with calm emotions.
Also, as a counselor I will cut off the talker person so as not to interfere with the smoothness of the group sessions. If the matter is serious, I will have an individual session with him so that he can tell it with all his heart. The same goes for quiet clients. If several sessions are conducted and she is still quiet, I will bring her to individual sessions as she may not be comfortable with group sessions while also disrupting the comfort of group session's members.
As a leader in a group, I would like to lead the discussion accordingly to the situation as in the illustrated video. The leader play a good role in responding to every members issues even though the topics that brought up were not suitable with the discussion.
ReplyDeleteIn term of doing so, I need to be prepared physically, mentally and emotionally in facing the unexpected things in the group. Thus, I also need to be prepared in theories and techniques in trying to listen, understand and help all the group members throughout the discussion.
Abdul Salam Bin Ahmad 1170992
very good..nurul, ain, fatini, nabila, faizin, salam, najiha,hikmah, sue, naimah, suraya
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