Group CounselingGroup CounselingAnnieNicole

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Basic group

A process of active and dynamic relationship, a face-to-face session between counsellor and group members

Act to cooperate, help and trust among group members and group counsellor

Focusing on the effort of developmentPrevention and remedial of each group

member

AdvantagesAdvantages

1. Learn with each other while focusing on everyone’s anxiety/worriness

2. Time –saving3. Opportunity to help others4. Enhances problem-solving skills through

ideas generated by other members5. Boost spirit and motivation among each

other

DisadvantagesDisadvantages

May be unsuitable for certain clientsThe problem of secrecy/confidentiality

among group membersLess self-exposure because of group

pressureFeel of being tortured due to

confrontation throughout the session

Selection of Group MembersSelection of Group Members

1. Consists of those who can accept advice and reminders

2. Willingness- volunteer is more effective3. Age and background- consider maturity

of the same age(mental age and social development)

4. Getting along- similarity in interest can drive the shy members

ROLES OF COUNSELOR ROLES OF COUNSELOR AS FACILITATOR.AS FACILITATOR.

Definitions of facilitatorDefinitions of facilitator

In the context of education , facilitating is the process of deploying a learning activity so that it could be carried out smoothly .

Keywords: process facilitates an action.

Characteristics of a Characteristics of a facilitatorfacilitator

Friendly – have a friendly and approachable personality.Open and flexible.High self-discipline and self-esteem – must know

strength and weakness to help someone.Calm – not easily confused/ swayed while making

decisionPatient/ enduring – keeping self from doing any action

that is unwise.Humble – not being arrogant/ stuck-up, be it in actions,

words or attitudes.Honest and trustworthy – keep all promises and follow

ethics of a counselor

Wise – making justification before doing any action. The action chosen may not hurt others.

Consistent (Istiqamah)- has strong stand and well-built personality.

Enduring – has strong will and enough effort as well as does not easily give up.

Dare to face problems and dare to take risks as well as has strong will.

Act as a drive through motivation given meant for encouragement.

Methods and techniques that Methods and techniques that can be applied as facilitatorcan be applied as facilitator

 

 

 

  

Techniques and method

Techniques and method

Discussion Discussion Debate Debate

Buzz session

 

Buzz session

 

SeminarSeminar

ForumForum

Group DynamicsGroup Dynamics

MeaningMeaning

The dynamic power / force can develop / change / prevent movement of members

Interaction in group Formed due to similar values and

behaviour possessed by members, interacting with other and are of the same age

It determines the effectiveness of the group

Factors of Forming Group Factors of Forming Group DynamicsDynamics

GenderReligionVision, aim or expectationAltruisme

Roles of Teachers in Group Roles of Teachers in Group DynamicsDynamics

Accepted as leadersGuide pupils to develop suitable

behaviourGive instruction, guide and divide suitable

work to pupilsTolerant and open to listen to and

understand pupils’ feelingTrust that pupils are able to monitor their

own discussions