Question 1

The advantages of telephone groups do not include

Accepted Answer

The advantages of telephone groups include the ability to reach people in rural areas, reduced time needed to participate, and greater willingness to share issues that may be taboo in in-person groups. However, the ability to assess members may be limited in telephone groups as compared to in-person groups where nonverbal cues can be observed.

Question 2

Virtual groups do not include

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Blended groups are a type of virtual group that combines online and face-to-face interactions, therefore they are included in the category of virtual groups. Video groups, telephone groups, and computer-mediated groups all exclusively rely on technology to facilitate communication and are considered virtual groups.

Question 3

Your agency director has asked you to prepare a proposal for group services to help students at a local middle school cope with the recent suicides of two of their classmates. Use the outline in Appendix E and the example in Appendix F to help you prepare a written proposal.

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Question 4

Group contracts

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Question 5

Visit an agency that deals exclusively with a distinct population such as the elderly or the disabled. Interview a worker about what physical arrangements and special considerations would be needed to form a group for this population.

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Question 6

Pick a population and a problem for a treatment or a task group. Conduct a search of the literature, collect relevant abstracts, and summarize your findings. Note what search engines, databases, and key words you used to conduct your search.

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Question 7

Methods for recruiting members usually do not include

Accepted Answer

Methods for recruiting members typically involve outreach to the public or the target demographic, such as sending announcements through direct mail, posting announcements, speaking at public meetings and appearing on radio and television shows. Talking with administrators from other agencies may be useful for networking and establishing partnerships, but it is not a direct method for recruiting members.

Question 8

In a small group with your classmates, select a population in need of group services. Prepare a brief statement of the purpose of the group. Decide on inclusion and exclusion criteria for group members. Prepare an agenda for a group intake/orientation meeting.

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Question 9

The local Alzheimer's Disease Association has asked you to convene a committee to advise them on how to reach out to African American and Latino caregivers of frail elders with Alzheimer's disease. What issues would you consider when composing the group? What methods would you use to recruit members?

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Question 10

A written group proposal is usually not helpful for

Accepted Answer

A written group proposal may not be helpful in getting the attention of the media as they may not be interested in the proposal or there may be other factors affecting their decision to cover the story. However, a well-written proposal can be useful in obtaining agency sponsorship, funding, and aiding the worker in preparing for group meetings.

Quiz 6: Planning the Group