The textbook discussion of dyad and round exercises to be implemented with a group has been reviewed.
Makayla Janney
This week, the textbook discussion of dyad and round exercises to be implemented with a group has been reviewed. Additionally, dyads and rounds are used to enhance the group’s motivation, decision-making process, performance, and productivity. The following paragraphs will outline one specific example of both dyads and rounds that I found helpful.
When reviewing rounds, Jacobs et al. (2017) noted that using rounds is an excellent way to “get a sense of what all the members are feeling and thinking.” In addition, rounds are also used to summarize reactions and get members focused (Jacobs et al., 2017). Furthermore, it builds trust, comfort, and cohesion (Jacobs et al., 2017). Therefore, when using a round to assist with getting a group focused, the leader may have the group rate on a scale of 1-10 regarding a specific topic (Jacobs et al., 2017). In the group I am leading regarding parenting skills, I would use this round exercise by asking the parents to rate how disciplining their child with appropriate measures as discussed in the class went this week, with one being not good and ten being very well. As Jacob et al. (2017) reported, this specific round can help me gain the group’s focus.
Compared to rounds, dyads are also helpful in a group’s motivation, decision-making, performance, and productivity. Specifically, processing information and finishing a group topic is vital to members’ success. I would use dyads to help finish a topic among my group as “they give everyone a chance to talk when the leader needs to save time” (Jacobs et al., 2017). This could be used by pairing off members by two and allowing 5 minutes to discuss what the group has brought up with their pair (Jacobs et al., 2017).
An example of this in my parenting group could be “now that our discussion has allowed further input on parenting styles. Before taking a break, I’d like you to get into pairs and talk about what you may have learned in the last 25 minutes and what you plan to do differently with your child, if anything.” Then I would instruct them on the time limit for pair discussions and leave a gentle reminder of what they should be focusing on (Jacobs et al., 2017).
In conclusion, dyads and rounds are essential because they can be used in various situations (Jacobs et al., 2017). Forsyth (2019) reminds us that “teams are groups whose members are working together in the pursuit of a shared goal.” This ties into our discussion of rounds and dyads because they work hard to bring cohesion to a group in more of a team-like format rather than “just a group.”
References:
Forsyth, D. (2019). Group dynamics. Seventh Edition. Cengage Learning.
Jacobs, E., Schimmel, C., Masson, R., & Harvill, R. (2017). Group counseling strategies and skills. Cengage Learning.
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