Based upon the 2008 book by Conyne, Crowell & Newmeyer, called Group Techniques: How to Use Them More Purposefully, the presentation introduces the PGTM model (Purposeful Group Techniques Model) for selecting group interventions. Group leaders are challenged to know just how to deal with each situation until they gain experience and a lot of practice! This model helps group leaders to decide what to do, and the book includes a large number of actual techniques collected in the appendix for ease of use.

1. GASGW Spring Conference May 17, 2008 Selecting Group Techniques Group Techniques: How to Use Them More Purposefully (2008) Conyne, Crowell & Newmeyer. Jeri L. Crowell, Ed.D., NCC, LPC

3. Reflection Points Have you ever been a member of any group that just did not work well? What did the leader do or not do that may have contributed?

8. STEP 1: IDENTIFY Best Practice Area

21. Planning Technique Prototype Group Type Best Practice PLANNING Stage Ecological Concepts Focus Level Psyed Couns Hold a preliminary group session to orient potential members. Begin-ning Context Collaboration Social system Cognitive Interpersonal Group

22. Performing Technique Prototype Group Type Best Practice PERFORMING Stage Ecological Concepts Focus Level Psyed Couns Using any object, have the member who is speaking hold that object while all others are silent. She gives it to the next speaker who must address the very last thing said (careful listening skills). Begin-ning Social System Behavioral Structural Individual Interpersonal Group

23. Processing Technique Prototype: Within-Session Processing Group Type Best Practice PROCESSING Within-Session Stage Ecological Concepts Focus Level Psyed Couns “ Imagine yourself as you are now – silent – and it is the last session. What have you gotten from the group? How do you feel about your level of participation? Share this with the group.” Mid End Meaning making Sustainability Cognitive Affective Individual

24. Purposeful Group Techniques Model Ecological Concepts Therapeutic Factors Best Practice Guidelines Group Development Group Type Group Level Group Focus

27. “ All group work is multicultural” (Conyne, Crowell, & Newmeyer, 2008, p. 49) by the very nature of its unique collection of individuals, all of whom bring differing meanings and experiences to each group’s culture, or social system.

29. Vital, is what we call the “ personhood ” of group leaders (i.e., their personal values, sense of self, and how they are perceived by others), and the presence and interaction of the members themselves.

32. What kind of a person are you? Given that the “personhood” of the group leader is the most important variable of all, think about yourself. What do you value? How do others perceive you? How are you with others in group situations? What are your strengths? What areas do you need to improve? For your students: Write a 5-page, double-spaced essay in response to the questions above.

34. Questions? Thank You!