Our group processing class was thought-provoking, in the sense that, it was an online group, with rules, but no set objectives and goals. We met for four sessions and discussed issues at random. Our foundation was one from a biblical standpoint and although we all attend a Christian University, I often wondered if any member was uncomfortable with that standpoint. I was encouraged to think deeper into issues I had shoved aside. One of my greatest takeaways from group was my ability to take those resurfaced issues to my personal counseling sessions.
I unconsciously found myself utilizing a few levels of thinking on Bloom’s cognitive domain. The …show more content…
Use Bloom’s Taxonomy – Affective Domain
As my self-awareness increased, I was faced with feelings that were uncomfortable. I realized that for some of us we are aware that the problem exist, but still ignore its existence. By refusing to communicate our feelings about these issues, we cause stress in our relationships and then makes it difficult to create boundaries. In our group setting, it seemed odd that after someone shared a personal story, we would often have someone else move on to something else. I felt compelled to acknowledge every person’s input but I wasn’t sure if that was the norm or simply because of our setting. This seemed uncomfortable for me, but I also realize that most of us utilized our attending skills, but simply had no response. It could be that we chose to reflect and analyze for future application. Our group members come from diverse backgrounds, which played a huge role in learning and respecting the values of other cultures. As a counselor in training, this is an area that I am constantly working on. Discussions were educational and opened my mind to new ideas and the lifestyle of