Coun 410: Group Counseling Question Paper
Coun 410: Group Counseling
Course:Counseling
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS • Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Give the advantages of group counseling over individual counseling (6marks)
b) Discuss five goals of group therapy, giving relevant examples from your counseling practice (10marks)
c) Differentiate between therapy groups and educational groups (4marks)
Question 2
The transition stage of group counseling is characterized by anxiety and tension. Discuss the functions of this stage in terms of:
i) Member functions (10marks)
ii) Group Leader functions (10marks)
Question 3
a) Explain the characteristics of the termination stage of a group process and explain why the group leader needs to be sensitive to the members at termination. (10marks)
b) Discuss the reasons why it would be important to plan for follow up sessions for a group that has gone through termination (10marks)
Question 4
You intend to start group counseling for individuals who are affected and suffering issues about HIV/AIDS. a) Discuss the physical factors that you will put into consideration when screening and selecting such members (10marks)
b) Citing examples from this group, discuss ways in which you would counsel the members, focusing on the counseling skills you would use. (10marks)
Question 5
Discuss the therapeutic functions of a group in the productive (working) stage of a group process (Give relevant examples). (20marks)
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