A rehab counselor is forming a job-club group for clients seeking employment. Which group counseling theory basic should be established early?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
A job club without norms is a waiting room with extra chairs. Purpose, screening, and ground rules build cohesion so people actually practice job search—not just vent. Groups work better when everyone knows the “why” and the house rules.
Full Explanation
Group counseling theory emphasizes formation elements including clear purpose, appropriate member screening or fit, and collaborative norms that foster cohesion. Rehab-related job clubs need these structures to stay task-focused and psychologically safe. Absence of norms and purpose increases monopolizing, drift, and dropout.