After this ordeal she stopped living her own life and

After this ordeal she stopped living her own life and started
hiding from her responsibilities and social life. The support
from this group and similar experiences shared will be the
most beneficial medication she can get.
Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull, G. H., Jr. (2012). Understanding generalist practice (6th ed.).
Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
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Ma’Dea,
Two pitfalls I think could occur in a group setting is that
one person will monopolize the conversation. For a group
facilitator, this is a juggling act. Making sure everyone can share
if they desire is imperative. The real trick is knowing when too
much is too much, as well as knowing when someone wants to
talk, yet doesn’t know how to start. Cueing clients in a group
setting can be an effective strategy for a clinician in a group
setting. In a setting where sexual abuse/assault are being
discussed drawing out individuals to respond can be
challenging.
The second pitfall that can occur in a group such as a
sexual assault group is clients ganging up on another client
(Thomas & Caplan, 1999). This can occur so quickly and can
damage the therapeutic process so quickly. It is the clinician
responsibility to allow the free flow of conversation as well as
keeping it a safe environment for each other to exchange some
very heavy emotions. Sexual abuse/assault is a heavy topic to
discuss. There will be triggers being set off among the group

members, this is unavoidable. Yet, if the clinician knows how to
redirect a group or an individual it can be avoided.
References
Thomas, H., & Caplan, T. (1999). Spinning the group process
wheel: Effective facilitation techniques for motivating
involuntary client groups. Social Work with Groups: A Journal
of Community and Clinical Practice , 21 (4), 3-22.
doi:10.1300/J009v21n04_02
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I agree with what you are saying, Also REDUCTION OF SOCIAL ISOLATION – This occurs
naturally when groups meet. As stated earlier, many join a group in order to increase their social
support network and seek to develop a support system around them who can understand the
issues and problems that they are going though.
For sexual assault survivors to begin the healing and recovery process, it is vital that they feel
that the environment in which they are in is safe and trustworthy. This means that participants in
a group need to be able to rely on consistency and clear guidelines. Simply put, they need to
know what to expect from the group facilitator, the group process, and from themselves.