Frame Work In Group Work

Gay men may have many trust issues even if they do not have HIV/AIDS, but compound the issues with having an illness that has much stigma and revulsion connected to it by the general public can lead to an individual have very little trust of others. Therefore, it is imperative to create a trusting atmosphere within the frame work of the group. The first thing that I would convey is confidence and a true aspect of caring about the group during pregroup and each subsequent group with emphasis during the first meeting, by going over confidentiality, making it clear that group is a safe place to share, informing the members of their rights and responsibilities (keeping what they heard and who they see in group confidential), and priming members for a positive experience. My goal is to be organized, empathetic, and attentive to the individual and group concerns by actively listening. For example; by modeling unconditional positive regard for the participants and by being free to disclose my personal thoughts and feelings in a genuine …show more content…
Anxiety is usually provoked by the unknown , so this allows each member to get accustomed to the feel of the room and group before anything is said. I then want them to share about their first impressions of the room. This will lead to discussion and may produce some conflict that the counselors can model how to respond in a empathetic and honest way. For example, if one of the members have visual lesions a member may mention that they noticed it. This could be an opportunity to talk openly about fears and first impressions that are common to the group and individuals. The counselors do not want to get to deep, but model compassion, nonjudgement, and effective communication skills to generate confidence and trust in the room while talking about a sensitive