Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Practice

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Which characteristic does the working stage NOT include?

Commitment to explore and deal with problems
Awareness of interpersonal conflict
Exploring fears related to group participation
Willingness to take risks

The correct answer is: Exploring fears related to group participation

The working stage in group therapy is characterized by a high level of engagement among members as they begin to address and confront issues that affect them personally and the group as a whole. Essential characteristics of this stage include commitment to explore and deal with problems, awareness of interpersonal conflict, and willingness to take risks. While exploring fears related to group participation is an important aspect of the earlier or initial stages of group therapy, at the working stage, members typically have developed a greater sense of trust and are more focused on the deeper issues they experience in relationships and group dynamics. The exploration of personal fears may still occur, but it is not a defining characteristic of the working stage. Instead, members are more engaged in addressing conflicts, sharing their thoughts and feelings openly, and actively participating in the therapeutic process. Therefore, the characteristic that does not align with the working stage is the exploration of fears related to group participation, as this aspect is generally addressed prior to reaching the working stage of group dynamics.