Tutorial 13

Discuss the roles of group members and counsellor

in storming, norming and performing stages

Norsuhaiza madzlan
Nurilani sidek
Norhani azmi
 group counselling

A therapy that approaches issues of personal growth

through the use of interpersonal interaction
People with similar experiences or issues
to identify and understand maladaptive behaviour patterns
how to change
Provides an opportunity to build relationships and
receive interpersonal feedback
Gain specific skills and strategies to meet personal
goals, explore areas of personal challenges, and gain
support and encouragement from others
 Choosing members;
Personalities of the children
Nature of their problems trauma recovery, eating disorder,
family issues, self-esteem
Group counselling can be a powerful experience;
people begin to see that they are not alone
an ideal setting for exploring difficulties
In a climate of trust, people feel free to care about and help each
other
Therapeutic safe and supportive environment
Source of inspiration
Stages in group counselling
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Stage 1: forming Establish
up Clarify the Explain the ground
activities. opportuniti responsibilit rules and
Counsellor

Build es and ies of the group

rapport and challenges group procedures.
trust.
Orientation of group members. Emphasise
Create counselling. Explore the need
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Members

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Stage 2: Storming
Roles of counselor/ therapist
Maintain
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Stage 3: Norming
Roles of counselor/facilitator
Encourage participation
 Roles of group members
Accept people opinion
 Stage 4: PERFORMING
(Synergy)
ROLE OF COUNSELLOR
 Stage 5:ADJOURNING
(Closure)
ROLE OF COUNSELLOR