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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of group counseling.
On Sep 22, 2024
Advantages of group counseling include emotional support by helping clients feel they are not alone in dealing with their nutritional concerns; g roup problem solving by encouraging p articipants to motivate each other to change as they share coping strategies and problem-solve together; the modeling effect allows participants to learn from each by observing the accomplishments of others with similar problems; and a ttitudinal and belief examples assist group members to reevaluate their own belief systems. Disadvantages of group counseling include individual responsiveness, as some participants will tend to dominate the conversation; domineering, demoralizing, or needy group member personalities can negatively affect the group dynamic; possibility of poor role models; and sometimes it is difficult to meet the needs of all group members.