1.The situation involves a group leader who does discuss the legal aspects of confidentiality, the reasons for it and the impact on the group of lack of confidentiality; she summarizes member responsibility in keeping confidentiality by saying "Anything that happens here, stays here". In her presentation of the importance of confidentiality in the group, the leader fails to point out confidentiality can be violated in subtle ways, and how confidences are divulged without malice.

a)Describe at least one hypothetical situation in which confidentiality could be violated indirectly?

b)Under what circumstances would you break confidentiality as a leader?

c)What might you do if you thought a member was deeply depressed, almost to the point of being suicidal?

2.Joan is having difficulties with her husband, and she discussed her struggles with him in her group. Before she has really explored this issue or has had a chance to express the full range of her feelings and her part in the conflict in this relationship, many members intervene with such advice as the following"

You're better off without him.

Don't waste your life---- you deserve better.

If someone did that to me, I would not stay.

There is much discussion about the husband, who is not in the group. At the same time, Joan's part in this conflict is not really explored. Members are exerting pressure on Joan to take action. Six weeks later. Joan announces to her group "well, I have filed for a divorce". The group applauds

a)How can members be pressured and coerced either directly or in subtle ways?

b)How might you as a leader intervene appropriately?

c)Do you think Joan's decision was independent?