Reflecting on the video, one technique used during check-in was the scaling technique. During check-in, it was determined through discussion that a couple of members held apprehensions about participating in the group. One felt hesitant and a bit cautious about revealing herself, and the other felt the environment was not safe emotionally, as he felt belittled (Corey, et al, 2014). To gage these members, seeking to explore their receptivity to the group, the group leader asked a simple question: “On a scale of 1 to 10, how read are you to participate in this group?” (Corey, et al, 2014). This scaling technique, though a simple question, provides the group leader with invaluable information and insight to the depth of how these members were affected by what took place in the previous group, and how to direct, or redirect the current group. As group leaders, special care is to always be given to members and their feelings. We are to be encouraging, and cautious not to offend. According to Corey, et al (2014) “at this juncture, we want to do what is necessary to make the room safe enough for members to talk, so we reinforce any step that members take in speaking about themselves. We take care to listen non-defensively as each member checks in” (p. 73). References
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