On these pages are a number
of handouts from workshops given on group counseling, creative counseling,
impact therapy, and putting theories into practice. Feel free to copy any of these. If you need some clarification of the
handouts, contact me at edjacobs@impacttherapy.com
Learning to Lead: Effective Techniques
for Group Work in Schools
Four M’s of Impact Therapy: Multi-sensory, Motivational, Marketing, Maps
1. PEOPLE
2. A
GOOD GROUP LEADER IS CREATIVE, COURAGEOUS,
FACILITATOR------------------------------|----------------------X-----------LEADER
(emphasis
on group process) emphasis on personal
issues) (interpersonal)
(intrapersonal)
THE DEPTH CHART (most sessions should go below 7)
10
9
8
7___________________________________
6
impact
5
4
3
2
1
COMMON MISTAKES OF GROUP LEADERS
1.
Not having
clarity of purpose
2.
Not paying
enough attention to the formation of the group; that is, the member composition, size, the meeting
time, the setting, etc.
3.
Not planning
the sessions
4. Allowing the warm-up phase to
last too long
5. Running out of time and not
adequately closing the session
6. Not having a dynamic opening
to the first session—having too long or irrelevant introductions or
starting with ground rules
7. Allowing the group to be
boring, superficial, or irrelevant; not deepening the focus
8. Allowing the group to focus
too long on one person
9. Not involving other
members when working with one member
(Conducting boring
one-on-one counseling)
14. Not teaching the members a theory to use in understanding their
problems
16. Using too many exercises or exercises that take too long
GROUP
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
1.
Being clear
as to the purpose
2.
Generating
and building interest and energy
3.
Varying the format
4.
Using your
eyes effectively
5.
Setting the
proper tone
6.
Using your
voice effectively
7.
Being aware
of the focus: a) on a topic b) on a
person c) on an activity
8.
Getting,
holding, deepening and shifting the focus
9.
Asking good questions
10.
Knowing counseling
theories
11.
Drawing out
12.
Cutting off
13.
Using
exercises effectively
14. Using Rounds
For more
information see Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills 6th ed by Jacobs,
Masson, & Harvill (published by Brooks/Cole—2009)
or Impacttherapy.com for information
and order form
CREATIVE GROUP EXERCISES
Props
Shield $10
bill
Filter Cards
Cups Tapes
Fuse Rubber
bands
Blocks Coke
bottle
Chairs
Small child's chair Standing
on the chair
Empty chair Sitting in the new “you” chair
Movement
Sculpt how you feel about
the group Feeling pulled
Value or continuum lines Evaluation of progress
Feedback lines Parent's
Chat
First Session Support Group
Writing and Drawing
Sentence completions Adjective
checklist
Lists REBT
disputing
Egograms Board
of directors
Stroke economy Enmeshment
Written feedback from members Time lines
Hot air balloon drawing TA
drawings
Fantasies
Animal you would like to be Pick an object in the
room
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Also check out www.TrevorRomain.com for excellent media that can be used
in large and small group format.
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IMPACT
THERAPY
CREATIVE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
Four M’s
of Impact Therapy: Multi-sensory, Motivational, Marketing, Maps
THE DEPTH CHART (most sessions should go
below 7)
10
9
8
7___________________________________
6 impact
5
4
3
2
1
RCFF (for
individual, couple, and family counseling)
RAPPORT (connecting with the client and understanding
his/her world)
CONTRACT (often this is implied; absolutely necessary
for productive counseling)
FOCUS (often use creative techniques)
FUNNEL (theory driven)
EIGHT COMMON
MISTAKES OF COUNSELORS
1. Reflects much more than necessary
2. Listens to too many stories
3. Rarely interrupts the client
4. Does not focus the session
5. Waits too long to focus and funnel the session-- dawdles
6. Does not use theory--uses the "hope" method of counseling
7. Makes counseling boring--rarely uses creative techniques
8. Does not pay attention to client’s and his/her voice and face
An effective
impact therapist is creative and courageous.
THE FIVE "Ts" OF IMPACT
THERAPY
Theory, Timing, Teaching, Training, Thinking
IMPACT THERAPISTS BELIEVE:
PEOPLE
PEOPLE
THE THERAPIST IS PRIMARILY
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
THERAPY, but not ultimately responsible for the outcome.
COUNSELING SHOULD BE CLEAR
THERAPY SHOULD NEVER BE
BORING.
IT IS OKAY TO GIVE ADVICE when you are understanding the client’s
frame of reference and your values are not involved.
COUNSELORS'
TO BE AN IMPACT THERAPIST, YOU MUST BE MENTALLY
HEALTHY.
Stages of
Change (Norcross and Prochaska)
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Termination
Important
Sentences in Counseling:
1.
All behavior
is purposeful.
2.
Thoughts
cause feelings.
3.
Get your
expectations in line with reality.
4.
You teach
people how to treat you.
5.
Life is a
series of choices.
Five Needs of
Reality Therapy: Belonging, Power or Achievement,
Fun or Enjoyment, Freedom or
WDEP (WANT, DOING, EVALUATE,
Creative Techniques and Impact Therapy
REASONS FOR USING CREATIVE TECHNIQUES
To
focus the session
To
make concepts more concrete
To
heighten awareness
To
dramatize a point
To
speed up the counseling process
To
enhance learning, because people are visual learners
To
enhance learning, because people are experiential learners
USE OF PROPS
USE OF CHAIRS
USE OF MOVEMENT
USE OF WRITING
USE OF ANALOGIES
Props
Shield $1
bill
Filter Exploding
Coke Bottle
Cups Post
it pads
Fuse Cards
Beer Bottle Tapes
Blocks Rubber
bands
Plate Stacked
dolls
Hammer In
Face/Behind You
Tigger/Eeyore Rearview
mirror
Chairs
Small child's chair Goals
Trying to decide between two
things Distance
Representing others Ego
states
Holding on to chair
Movement
Standing on the chair Feeling
pulled
Fear of changing Evaluation
of progress
Standing in the corner Movement
between chairs
Out the door Going in circles
Writing and Drawing
TA drawings REBT
disputing
Egograms Board
of directors
Stroke economy Enmeshment
Lists 1-10
ratings
Safety Growth
Analogies and Fantasies
Pot bound (plants need
bigger pot) Gardening (weed
regularly)
Pilot light (on a gas stove) Skiing
(start on easy slope)
Learning a new language (daily
practice) Dieting (takes time and focus)
Animal you would like to be Pick an object
in the room
Hot air balloon Movie
Progression of
Mental Health
Unconsciously
Incompetent®Consciously Incompetent®
Consciously Competent®Unconsciously Competent
Cheerleader
vs. Fan Model for Effective Living
Cheerleaders never boo
the players!
THEORIES INTO
PRACTICE
REBT
1. THOUGHTS CAUSE FEELINGS. Sustained negative feelings are caused by what we tell ourselves.
2. What we tell ourselves about situations is what upsets us—not the situation!
3. An ABC approach to helping yourself.
A = the situation or person or event
B = the beliefs
or self-talk about A
C = feelings and behavior – the consequence of the self-talk
B causes C but most people
believe that A causes C.
4. It is often helpful to use Not True True
Not True/True grid.
It’s
awful that I don’t like it
he acts
this way. I but I can stand
it!!
can’t stand it!!
TA
Egograms: Draw egogram at work and at home
Critical
Parent (self/others, Nurturing Parent (self/others), Adult,
Free Child, Not OK Child
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CP CP NP NP Adult Free Not OK
Other Self Other Self Child Child
Contamination Cross Transactions/Child to Child Transaction=No Adult
For good TA handouts go to ta-tutor.com for many good handouts!
Five Basic Needs of Reality
Therapy
Adlerian Theory
Important Sentences in Counseling
1. All behavior is purposeful.
2. Thoughts cause feelings.
3. Get your expectations in
line with reality.
4. You teach people how to
treat you.
5. Life is a series of choices.
IMPACT
THERAPY APPLIED TO GROUPS
Four M’s of Impact Therapy:
Multi-sensory, Motivational, Marketing, Maps
1. PEOPLE
2. A
GOOD GROUP LEADER IS CREATIVE, COURAGEOUS,
FACILITATOR------------------------------|----------------------X-----------LEADER
(emphasis
on group process) (emphasis
on personal issues)
(interpersonal)
(intrapersonal)
SEVEN
GUIDING QUESTIONS FOR GROUP LEADING
1. What is the PURPOSE of the group?
2. What is the PHASE of the session? Is it
the warm-up, middle, or closing phase?
3. Where is the FOCUS of the group?