Instructions
Rounds and dyads are excellent techniques for support and counseling groups, and they may also be effectively used in other types of groups. Describe one specific example of a round and one specific example of a dyad exercise that you could implement in a meeting with a task group, project group, or team to enhance the motivation, decision-making process, performance, and/or productivity of the group. In your replies, offer helpful recommendations on how to refine or adapt these exercises and feel free to share relevant experiences from group/team meetings in your personal or professional context. Thread should be at least 450 words.
Reading Assignment
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Chapters 11 – 12
Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2016). Group counseling: Strategies and skills (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Chapter 9
Sample Threrad
Dyad Situations
There several different situations when dyads may be used. To begin with, all members
should ensure that they explain what a dyad is and the purpose of using one in a group setting.
This assures that no confusion among group members occurs when it has been suggested that the
group break off into dyads (Jacobs, 2012). The less confusion there is among group members,
the more likely it is that members will take part in activities.
The first situation would be when a conflict occurs within a group. Dyads may be used to
break up the group and allow for individuals who may not share their solutions with the entire
group to brainstorm for solutions and develop one solution which is a compilation of all
suggestions (Jacobs, 2012). Once the dyad session is done the groups may then come together
and share what solution each dyad was able to establish during this time. It is also recommended
that dyads not last more than five minutes each and not used on a regular basis (Jacobs, 2012).
Another situation may be used for a specific group. If I were a leader of an abused
women support group I would use dyads. Abused women feel as though there is no other person
who has encountered the same abuse in which they have. This makes women reluctant to share
what they have been through or their personal feelings. By breaking these women into dyads
they become more likely to share as dyads only consist of few individuals over a large group.
Most abused women are withdrawn from others and being able to speak in small groups allows
for more success on an individual basis as well as a member basis (Jacobs, 2012). Groups such
as these are likely to encounter differing emotions. Sharing emotions can be difficult in large
groups so starting with smaller groups within one large group is beneficial for the members
(Jacobs, 2012).
Finally, any group must start somewhere. Groups who are meeting for the first time
may use dyads to introduce themselves to the group. Then having the group come together and
share what they learned about the other individuals within their own dyad as a form of
introduction. This is less intimidating to members and they are more likely to introduce
themselves rather than remain silent (Jacobs, 2012). Goals may also be discussed in dyads. All
members have goals or expectations of what they wish to gain by attending the group sessions.
Dyads may be used to allow individuals to present these goals or expectations (Jacobs, 2012).
This example may also be useful for leaders as they begin to plan future sessions and be aware of
all topics in which the group must address to meet the needs of all of the members (Jacobs,
2012).
Reference
Jacobs, E. (2012). Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills. Seventh Edition. Books/Cole,
Cengage Learning. Ch.5, 7, & 9.
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