Background. Group counseling/therapy provides a different type of support and benefit. Groups are a good place to hear other perspectives and assist with attendee issues and vice versa. The diversity of experiences, culture, strategies, and similarities and uniqueness is another benefit of group counseling. Group counseling creates an opportunity for supportive changes that is meaningful, and it is a safe space for communication and healing.
Your goal. Respond to each question below. Each question should be a minimum of one page. The total assignment should be 7 – 9 pages in length (excluding the cover page and reference page).
Develop at least 5 group counseling rules (for the clients) for a group counseling session. Explain why each rule was selected
For a group counseling session on bipolar disorder (everyone in the group has been diagnosed with the disorder), what therapy intervention (at least two) would you use for the group counseling session?
What skills are needed for the group counseling facilitator? Explain your rationale.
During the group counseling session, there is a conflict between two of the group attendees. What is the benefit and challenge of group conflict?

Which leadership style would be beneficial for this group session? (leader directed or group directed) Explain your rationale.
Discuss how your strategy would change/or not, if several of the group members were from a minority population. Explain your rationale.