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I have chosen the performing stage. During this stage members are the most productive and have settled into their perspective roles. Members have also gained the trust, empathy and respect of the facilitator and their peers. According to Brown (2018), this is the working and cohesion stage and is fueled by cooperation and cohesiveness. Yalom and Leszcz (2020), believe that this phase is dependent on balance, resonance, safety, increased moral, trust and self-disclosure. Members are more open, honest and forthcoming as to their true inspiration for joining the group. Being honest is an important step in growing closer to God and following in his steps. Lying is perceived as an abomination to God as in Proverbs 12:22 states, whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. One could infer than when members enter the performing stage, they have in fact taken steps closer to God and closer to healing. As we are told in Ephesians 4:22-24 put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life (who members were prior to group therapy) and is corrupt through deceitful desires and be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new self- created in the likeness of God. Since group members are actively communicating and working amongst themselves during the performing stage, group facilitators must be effective communicators often engaging in two-way listening hearing what was said and understanding what was meant are skills an effective leader must develop (Brown 2018). Kelly et al. (2012), have concluded that group processes are foundational and fundamental in successful groups. Furthering that group processes encompass the ongoing interactions and behaviors among group members to include activities, communication and other group functionings. Whereas stages are indicative of concrete phases or steps the group will eventually go through. Groups may go through all stages, but processes may differ depending on the style and morale of the group. _____
Hi Amy, I enjoyed reading your post and understanding your perspective regarding the forming stage. I believe the forming stage can be the most tedious yet foundational and influential step in the success of the group. When working with my students in group sessions I refer to the first few meetings as the ‘make it or break it’ days. How group members enter and participate to include their honesty as well as demeanor weigh heavily at this stage. According to Vaida and Șerban (2021) during this stage there is a lack of role clarity and a desire of assessing the capacities of others group members. Further stating the emotional rollercoasters that group members tend to go down, including feelings or emotions of optimism, anticipation, suspicion, fearlessness and or anxiety. Knowing that group members will need ongoing support during this phase, having a leader who is well versed and flexible is a necessity. Since this is the stage where ground rules are set, a leader may need strength and structure as well as effective communication. The bible tells us in Romans 13:1 that everyone must submit themselves to the governing authorities,
for there is no authority except that which God has established, the authorities that exist have been established by God. In the case of the forming stage, group facilitators are the governing authorities. References
Brown, N. W. (2018).
Psychoeducational groups: Process and Practice
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Kelly, T. B., Lowndes, A., & Tolson, D. (2012). Advancing stages of group development.
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Norton, D. P. (2011).
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Vaida, S., & Șerban, D. (2021). Group development Stages. A brief comparative analysis of various models.
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The Theory and practice of group psychotherapy
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I enjoyed reading your discussion post and opening my eyes to your perception of the forming stage. I also believe that this is a very difficult stage as it requires members to understand and establish some level of connection amongst one another as well as an understanding of each members unique belonging to the group. For example, in a group centered around loss, not everyone may have lost a significant person in death but rather loss a job, relocated etc. The forming stage may help to find some level of grounding and understanding allowing for members to observe, understand listen and be compassionate. No matter the stage, an effective facilitator must be able to communicate and model ultimately leading by example (Brown, 2018) The bible tells us in Titus 2:7 to show ourselves in all respects to be a model of good works. As facilitator lead and engage with members during the forming stage it is imperative that they model everything including what appropriate responses will look like, healthy detachments and open dialogue. References
Brown, N. W. (2018).
Psychoeducational groups: Process and Practice
. Routledge.
Kelly, T. B., Lowndes, A., & Tolson, D. (2012). Advancing stages of group development.
Groupwork
,
15
(2), 17–38. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v15i2.580
Norton, D. P. (2011).
The King James Bible
. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511975448
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