Analysis Of Group One Was Led By Alicia Jemison

Group one was led by Alicia Jemison, the session was a psychoeducational group regarding molesters, portrayed in a prison like setting. The group session was focused on changing their behavior and attitude regarding the negative outcome of their situation. Each group member wrote a letter to their victim expressing empathy and sorrow. The group members read aloud their letter, and Alicia provided appropriate feedback and support to the group for being open to sharing the letters. Alicia appeared to be using the democratic type leadership, which are group centered and less directive in their approach. Skills used by Alicia were goal setting, summarizing, questions, facilitating, giving feedback, and supporting. Alicia also used skills of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) during this session. CBT was used throughout the session, to assist the group members in changing their negative thoughts and attitudes regarding their situation. At the closing of the group, Alicia assigned further homework to the group members to

The group was for registered sex offenders. The session was an example of a counseling group, which emphasizes improvement of interpersonal relationships and intrapersonal growth through the help of a group. T’Keyah used the skills of a democratic type leader, she was group centered, cooperated, collaborated, and shared responsibilities among the group. Group leadership skills that T’Keyah used throughout the session included active listening, clarifying, summarizing, supporting, empathizing, and giving feedback. T’Keyah also used the strengths approach during session. She identified strengths of each group member and their support system. Group members were also very supportive of one another and they provided positive feedback about each member’s situation. Overall, T’Keyah was a very effective group leader and led a great