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  • Essay / Exploring cognitive disorders: a rope dance activity

    Group membersContent/ProcessThe content of the group is to participate in an unfamiliar activity following the signals of the group leader. As for the progress, the group followed the gestures of the group leader without any verbalization. Although a non-verbal group, the group was nevertheless capable of carrying out group processes. Stages of Development Schultz and Tuckman's two stages of development are not suitable for a Level 2 group. Due to the groups' low cognitive level and inability to process abstract information, group members will not be able to enter or interact with each other. move through the stages of both groups. Client-Centered Group EmpathyAs the group leader, I communicated empathy using touch. At the beginning, at the end and throughout the session, I kissed the members with a gentle touch on the shoulder or holding their hand to reinforce understanding. ConfrontationsConfrontation is not a factor for a level 2 member; group members have low cognitive levels and an inability to process summaries