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Group Analysis Paper
According to the Bible, James 1:19-20 speaks on anger: Know this, my beloved brothers:
let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not
produce the righteousness of God. According to Forsyth (2019), leadership is the guidance of
others in the pursuit of individual and collective goals, often by directing, coordinating,
motivating, supporting, and unifying their efforts and the ability to lead others. There are many
forms of effective leadership, not only in a group setting but also in individuals. They must have
a makeup of traits, skills, and behaviors that set others apart. A leader is a coach and a guide and
is there to inspire others. They have a way to motivate those through challenging issues and to
create a healthy culture.
Group Session
The observed group session, a crucial part of our study, will be meticulously dissected
into various types of analysis. We will delve into the realm of practical group leadership skills,
examine how the group was influenced, and scrutinize the overall group dynamics, identifying
areas for potential improvement. This comprehensive approach ensures that we are not just
observers but active participants in the process of understanding and enhancing group dynamics
(Forsyth, 2019, pp. 266-267).
Effective Leadership Skill
At the beginning of the video, the leaders recapped what seemed to be from the previous
session. That way, the members knew what to do and emphasized that they would not look at
them. That way, they could engage with others. They placed a chair in the middle of the circle.
That way, those speaking on their anger could feel like the person was there hypothetically or
what the issue is they are facing. Already, we can see the group leaders' use of tone setting,
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which was calm, the use of eyes, which explained they would not be looking at them the whole
time, and encouragement with the chair and to look around the room (Jacobs et al., 2016, p. 131).
The members below indicate the issues they are going through and why they joined the therapy
group.
Matt (white t-shirt), GF.
Jessie (blue sweater) does not do what she tells them to do.
Luke (black t-shirt) drivers and road rage.
Jen (white sweater) Ex-husband
Adrian (black/gray hoodie), his wife, is not doing wife duties.
Fran (green blouse), others must do what they should.
Each member has life experiences that can help one another. For example, Matt, Jen, and
Adrian all have relationship issues. Jessie, Juke, and Fran all have people who need to do what
they are told to do or do not like others' actions. Having a diverse but similar group gives an
advantage to the intrapersonal style of leadership, which can focus on the needs of each member
(Jacobs et al., 2016).
The group leader, Ed, opened the dialogue by Linking those together and identifying
allies with one another, which shows active listening and leads him to bring up Chris, the other
group leader. Chris then asks other group members questions from Ed's dialogue with them. This
allows them to cultivate cohesion and trust, according to Forsyth (2019).
Chris and Ed both tag team on the group on hypothetically justifying that their actions are
ok and then proceed to introduce the rope aspect. He uses the rope to show their fuse length on
the rope and asks each other where they are. Then Chris opens the floor for them to think
objectively about whether their fuse is where they are in life with either their partners or their
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anger. This gives a clearer picture of what they are truly mad about. The following exercise,
which ties into the rope, is the whiteboard, which helps them reflect on their inner selves (the
should). They have many different types of props around the room for them to all tie into one
another, which allows them to think internally about their anger and reverse their thinking about
how much effort it takes to get mad and how it hurts them and the people they love.
To recap, we see many leadership skills in the group therapy session that have already
been addressed. However, summarizing how their behavior affects themselves and others is
crucial. They lie in each lesson to each person, which is vital because it shows active listening
and empathy for them. It also allows the group members to self-disclose, essential for a practical
group therapy session.
Dynamics and Group Impact
According to Forsyth (2019), only some people join a group. People who prefer
independence over association are not necessarily loners. Still, people differ in many ways, such
as personality, motivations, and past experience, and the members we see in the video all have
differences predisposed to them.
In group therapy, we know that we are not alone or as different as we think we might be.
We meet and interact with people who have similar issues or could have experienced them. It
allows us to share helpful feedback, and the group learns and works together on common issues.
Half the group shares similar issues as relationships, and the others share an interest in being
mad at others, but in a different way. They see different points of view from others and can relate
to each one’s struggles. It allows an opportunity to give and receive support from others. With
group therapy, other impacts they get from one another are better communication, self-
awareness, and the ability to express what is bothering them.
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The session was therapeutic to each group member by working through their issues. We
noticed this during the beginning phase and moving into the working stage. The leaders clarified
the group's purpose by explaining why they were there and what to expect, and they got others to
share by being warm and inviting, among many other factors (Jacobs et al., pp. 94-130). The
working stage we can see towards the end of the group around the 18-minute mark. They are
focused on the purpose. They learn new material and engage in personal sharing, which is
therapeutic work (Jacobs et al., p. 37). This is cultivated by the leader paying attention to all
interaction patterns and attitudes of the members toward each other and the leader, according to
Jacobs et al. (2016, p.37).
Toward the end of the sessions, they all agreed. They saw more happiness and a lessening
of stress, and they finally understood the overall method of others around them and how they
could control it and figure out a way to avoid exploding. In the beginning, they thought it would
be more of a blame game than actually helping. They asked what was different and what stood
out to them, which is another way for the leaders to receive feedback to improve.
Group Session Improvements
It would have been nice to see the members get up from the group while talking to the
chair to see the amount of aggression that came from opening up versus sitting. Sitting, we are
somewhat behaved, but more attitudes arise when we arise and face the problem head-on. Then,
others in the group could have given more insight, or the person could have seen how silly their
actions and behaviors were to the “chair.” This could also allow more self-reflection and dialog. I
also would maybe have the members hold the rope in their hand and feel the weight of their
anger with each problem and how many lengths they had in their hand, then elaborate on how
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much that is causing them stress and other life factors that will hinder them with all of that anger
placed inside of them which is the amount of rope in their hand and the heaviness from it.
There were missed opportunities within the group to go deeper; some needed to be
included, while others had more face time in the group. Yes, that can happen sometimes, but we
must ensure each member feels included. There were two leaders. They could have divided the
group in half with those with the same issues, such as Matt, Jen, and Adrian, who all have
relationship issues; even though Fran has some home problems, it is mainly work. Then, you can
place Fran, Luke, and Jessie together since they need help with people not doing what they are
supposed to do. That way, the group is more effective, and everyone can speak and feel
understood with their particular issue.
Romans 12:2, Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by
renewing your mind. The scripture aligns with having a Christian setting for your sessions and
God as the primary focus. These are the moments to show them the love we have for Christ and
them, which then, hopefully, they will grow to love Christ as well and see how much he loves all
the group members.
Conclusion
There are many ways we can control our anger, even though, at times, it may seem
difficult. God provides many tools in the Bible to help us remain calm and steadfast in his word
and love. Psalm 86:15, But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and
abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. We need to learn to become more like him and keep
his word always with us to help remind us to be slow to anger.
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Reference
Forsyth, D. R. (2019).HGroup dynamicsH(7th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 97811337408851.
Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2016).HGroup counseling:
Strategies and skillsH(8th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 9781305087309.
New International Version Bible. (2011). The NIV Bible.Hhttps://www.thenivbible.com H (Original
work published 1978)
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