Tape 1/Volume 1A
1) Yalom practices with an assumption that an “interpersonal pathology” underlies clients’ presenting symptoms. Discuss what “interpersonal pathology” is and comment on implications this assumption has for group therapist interventions. Please use examples from the video. According to Yalom, potential group members may not be suitable for certain groups due to sever pathological issues. Consequently, some of these issues may entail psychosis, the inability to look within themselves, those who blame the way they feel on outside events, and those individuals who blame their physical health for their psychological issues. These individuals may not be ideal for some groups, but may have to work in a group that remains task oriented …show more content…
Yalom notices how difficult it was for Alan to divulge this information, and asks Alan “what was it like to be in group for the past eight weeks and not say anything?” This allowed Alan to explore how he feels now about disclosing in comparison to what it felt like to hide this information. To encourage Alan, Yalom then wanted to know about his fears and what he thought it would be like to disclose. This afforded Alan an opportunity to think about what it was like to have a sense of belonging and the group and if his fears may have been irrational. As the group gave feedback, Alan discovered what it was like be accepted which would help with self-esteem. This is an important dynamic for group development and individual development, because it brings greater cohesion to the group and demonstrates that the group is a safe place to …show more content…
First, vertical disclosure evoked group members to give advice or to problem solve. This enabled Dan to knock each idea down and remain stuck. Having only this type of disclosure seemed to create an atmosphere of distrust because members did not feel like Dan remained present or told them how he really felt. On the other hand, the Horizontal disclosure allowed Alan to feel as a part of the group because members could identify and relate to his feelings in the here and now and give emotional feedback. This in turn produced support and a pathway for an individual not to feel
1) Yalom practices with an assumption that an “interpersonal pathology” underlies clients’ presenting symptoms. Discuss what “interpersonal pathology” is and comment on implications this assumption has for group therapist interventions. Please use examples from the video. According to Yalom, potential group members may not be suitable for certain groups due to sever pathological issues. Consequently, some of these issues may entail psychosis, the inability to look within themselves, those who blame the way they feel on outside events, and those individuals who blame their physical health for their psychological issues. These individuals may not be ideal for some groups, but may have to work in a group that remains task oriented …show more content…
Yalom notices how difficult it was for Alan to divulge this information, and asks Alan “what was it like to be in group for the past eight weeks and not say anything?” This allowed Alan to explore how he feels now about disclosing in comparison to what it felt like to hide this information. To encourage Alan, Yalom then wanted to know about his fears and what he thought it would be like to disclose. This afforded Alan an opportunity to think about what it was like to have a sense of belonging and the group and if his fears may have been irrational. As the group gave feedback, Alan discovered what it was like be accepted which would help with self-esteem. This is an important dynamic for group development and individual development, because it brings greater cohesion to the group and demonstrates that the group is a safe place to …show more content…
First, vertical disclosure evoked group members to give advice or to problem solve. This enabled Dan to knock each idea down and remain stuck. Having only this type of disclosure seemed to create an atmosphere of distrust because members did not feel like Dan remained present or told them how he really felt. On the other hand, the Horizontal disclosure allowed Alan to feel as a part of the group because members could identify and relate to his feelings in the here and now and give emotional feedback. This in turn produced support and a pathway for an individual not to feel