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Reaction Section One: 1. Discussion of your personal reactions and experiences (thoughts, feelings, behaviors) during the session. Once again, I came into the group with the thoughts of not desiring to be there. I tend to feel a sense of dread each time I concern myself about one of the leaders. However, each time that I remain in the group I appreciate being with the other members. I just do not anticipate any progress for the group by one leader analyzing us each individually, without including other members in on the discussion. Attending to her misguided conclusions about me and some other members is disheartening. Today, I confronted the group leader and stated to her my feelings and observations. I indicated that I do not trust her, …show more content…

I realize that my feelings are my own and my perception becomes my reality, but I suppose she ought to help in some way for me to feel as if I am being heard. I was grateful when others in the group supported my viewpoint and the other leader took the spotlight off of me by asking me if we could move on to another subject. I felt sad and guilty for not wanting to acknowledge her for the rest of …show more content…

All other norms remained intact and abided by. *Therapeutic Factors: It was obvious that the group was experiencing the corrective recapitulation of the primary family group; however the corrective aspect was not present. The group leader, instead of empathetically trying to work out the issues with the member she seemed to propel the dysfunction forward with the way she spoke. Universality was present when certain individuals agreed they felt the same way as a troubled member. Altruism and interpersonal learning was also a factor by member support and validation of each other. * Group Development: An opportunity for the group to enter the working stage was missed by not exploring the conflict that was occurring. Focus did not have to remain on the individuals involved, but the subject still could have been addressed by the group on how the situation was effecting them in the here and now. Conflict in group seems to be minimized. However, the other leader may have wanted to protect the individual that was

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