GROUPS

GROUPS

1. can be loose knit of focused depending on the needs and wants of the individuals in the grp

2. take time and planning if they are to gather momentum and meet the needs of the members

3. can be lead by grp member of professional

   • Anna Clarke H/V; main aim is health promotion which often requires grp participation

4. can be long or short term

5. develop their own momentum

6. most grps go thro phase of 'storming'

   • STORMING
     • Barry Tuckman 1965
       • allows individuals to assert their own identity amongst the grp
     • relevant to V. Patel study (reader)
     • members disagreeing with each other +/or leader

7. leader needs to be sensitive to fact that individuals experience grps differently

   • Leader needs to ensure that differences are respected and that minority voices are heard and given serious consideration