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the group. Effective therapists are individuals who can view the therapeutic group as both a tool and a context for therapeutic change and can address the needs of both
the individual and the group as a whole. Types of Groups Groups are defined either by their usefulness or by the application of the group form. In terms
of usefulness, groups often relate to the purpose of the group and the need for meeting similar goals by group members. For example, groups can be formed based on
psychological problems (an Obsessive/Compulsive group, for example), behavioral motivators (Alcoholics Anonymous meetings) or similar mitigating factors influencing emotional functioning (grief counseling groups). In each of these cases, the usefulness
of the group situation stems from working with others who have similar issues and face similar challenges. Groups can take on a number of different forms. For
example, therapeutic groups can consist of a large number of people in a meeting setting (as in an AA meeting), a small number of people in a round (group counseling)
or a single dyad with a counselor present (relationship/dyad counseling). For the purpose of this discussion, the focus will be on small group (either a round or dyad groups)
as a means of understanding both group dynamics and the management of the group. Development of a Group/Session Planning The first role of the therapist is to create a
plan for the group, determine the members for participation and plan the schedule for the therapeutic session. Based on the purpose of the group, the therapist must consider the
personalities and potential conflicts, as well as the capacity for empathy within the group as a means of creating therapeutic change. If the therapist is aware of mitigating issues,
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