I agree mandate and mentally ill members can be resistant, and the group leader needs to encourage them to open up and talk about their problems. Group leaders have to keep in mind that group members are going to have to take risk, and this can make them fearful. Going through the work stage can help the group leader and guide him to better help the clients. Gaining the patients trust is very important, since without trust they will not bring into discussion the real issues. According to Corey, Corey and Corey every group reacts differently having a mandated group can show “Mistrust… evidenced by an undercurrent of unexpressed hostility. Members withhold themselves, refusing to express feelings and thoughts” (p. 235-236). In this type
