Answer all questions.

1. Describe some general guidelines that you might employ as a group practitioner in working with culturally diverse populations. How might you prepare the members for a successful group experience? How might you acquire the personal characteristics that are required for becoming a culturally effective group counselor?

2. What are some of the advantages of group counseling with the following populations?

• groups for children
• groups for adolescents
• groups for college students
• groups for older people

answer questions ABC

3. A. What are the personal characteristics that you deem most essential for effective group leadership? What are some personal assets you possess that you think will be of assistance to you as a group leader?

B. Anxiety is frequently experienced by beginning group leaders. Discuss how you might experience anxiety when you think about being involved in the work of group leading.

C. What are the major concerns you have when you think about becoming a group leader? Discuss what you consider to be one of your most pressing concerns.