CYC 402 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Active Listening, Countertransference

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Child and Youth Care
• Course: CYC 402
• Professor: Gurjeet Dhillon

Document Summary

Some personal characteristics of effective group leaders: courage, goodwill and caring, becoming aware of one"s own culture, stamina, willingness to model, dedication and commitment, belief in group process, presence, openness/non-defensiveness, personal power, willingness to seek new experiences. One that is safe, positive, and supportive, yet strong enough to at times withstand highly charged emotions, challenges, and interactions between members: adaptive vs maladaptive, positive vs negative. Leader"s interpersonal skills, genuineness, empathy, and warmth are significant variables in creating the kind of climate that leads to successful outcomes. Skills cannot be separated from the leader"s personality. Skills learned through supervised experience practice, feedback, It is an art to learn how to use group skills and participation as a member. Diversity competence involves deep understanding of own. Culturally competent group workers: culture: are aware of their biases, stereotypes, and prejudices, apply skills and interventions that are congruent with members" worldviews. Less overwhelming to respond to the needs of the group.