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Rounds and Dyads
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Rounds: I like using rounds because it gives everyone a chance to speak during the session. It also has many other uses such as: building comfort and trust, focus, draws out quiet members, deepens intensity, involves all members, and it gathers more information about an individual and topics that may be discussed.
When I use rounds at work, mostly everyone knows everyone because they live together on the unit. If it was an outside meeting group, I would use a round that would introduce themselves such as stating their first name and why they are here. With groups that are like the ones I do at work, I do a 1-10 scale on how their day is going, ask if they had any daily goals, if they met them and to say one good thing about their day. After those rounds, I usually ask if anyone ask a topic they want to talk about. If not, then I choose one. Depending on the topic, I can sometimes go back around and ask what the person thinks or feels about that topic and if they can relate. (Topics such as bullying or triggers)
Dyads: Dyads are used for group exercises, building energy, getting members together and interacting, it is a different format and provides time for the leader to think and use what is being said or seen to enhance the topic.
I remember using a dyad (even though I did not know it was a dyad until this course) during a group at work. The kids paired up into teams, there was a maze that a member had to go through, however, that member was blindfolded and could only get through the maze with the guiding and direction of their teammates, the twist is that there was another person trying to throw them off course by changing obstacles or throwing things at them (stuffed animals, foam balls). During the activity I was observing leadership (the person best at directions), trust (the person in the maze), and teamwork. It was a very fun and exciting team building skill and there was much discussion about how going through life is like being blind, you do not know what is going to happen every day, but trusting yourself and having support from others to help guide you in the safe and right direction you can face the obstacles that life may “throw” at you.
References
Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2018). Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
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