Rabu 11/4/2018
What I have learned today is about exercises. Exercises is to encourage client to talk. The term exercise is used among group leaders to refer to an activity that the group does for a specific purpose. For example, reading and discussion. It is important for the beginning leader to adapt exercises both to the needs of the group.
There are several reason for using exercises. first is exercise help increase the comfort level. The use of dyads can be helpful in increasing comfort during the early sessions and when preparing to discuss a very personal topic. Second is exercises provide the leader with useful information. Rounds are often used in this way. Third, exercises help generate discussion and focus the group. Fourth, exercises can shift the focus. A leader may want to use an exercise to shift the focus when he feels a new topic is needed. Fifth, exercises can be quite powerful and cause members to gain insights into themselves. For example, ask them to drawing animal that they like. Sixth, exercises provide an opportunity for experiental learning. Exercises can also be used to provide an alternative approach to provide an alternative approach to exploring issues other than through discussion. Seventh, exercises provide fun and relaxing and not enough time making the experience meaningful. Exercise may be used to increase interest and energy.