Group Facilitation Chapter 3 Understanding Group Dynamics Adapted

Group Facilitation Chapter 3: Understanding Group Dynamics Adapted from slides developed by Ronald W. Toseland An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Large group discussion �Think about the section experiences you had… specifically about degree of cohesion (closeness, coming together, feeling belonging). What was the group like? What were the behaviors of the group leader that helped you feel close to and part of the group? What were the behaviors of your fellow group members that contributed to this feeling? An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Rotating Thought/Answer Building An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Key concepts chapter 3 � What are the four dimensions of group dynamics are essential to understanding and working with groups? P. 69 �Go deeper 1. Communication p. 70 -73 2. Interaction patterns p. 74 -77 3. Group cohesion- attraction p. 78 -80, Culture p. 87 -89 4. Social Integration to Principles of practice p. 81 -87 5. Stages of development p. 90 -94 An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Importance of Group Dynamics �The forces that result from the interactions of group members are often referred to as Group Dynamics Groups dynamics… gone wrong! An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas �The worker/leader goal- help group develop to satisfy socioemotional and task needs © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Promoting Helpful Group Dynamics �Identify group dynamics as they emerge during group interaction �Assess the impact of group dynamics on group members �Impact of group dynamics on the group as a whole An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas Identify Group Support or Intervene Assess © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Group Dynamics �Communication and interaction patterns �Cohesion �Social integration and influence �Group culture Identify Group Support or Intervene Assess p. 69 An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Group Dynamics �Communication Feedback (reflecting/perception checking) �Interaction patterns ü ü ü Hearing and Visual Impairments p. 72 -73 Maypole, round robin, hot seat, and free floating Cues and reinforcers Emotional bonds Subgroups Size and physical arrangements Power and status An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Group Dynamics Express feelings Social integration and influence Will to listen Goals Cohesion Esteem Feedback Confidence Influence Group culture An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas p. 78 -87 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Stages of Group Development �Beginning �Middle �Ending �Different Models p. 90 -93 An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved