Teerica McClain

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       Rounds and Dyad techniques are two techniques that help group members enhance their communication, and productivity so that they can reach their goals. What are rounds? Rounds is when each individual group member is required to practice in the given activity even if its saying a word (Jacobs et al, 2016).This technique is usually used when the leader thinks that the members will benefit from the discussion by drawing out quiet members, gathering the necessary information, and building the trust and comfort between them. An example of a round technique is putting the staff in one corner of a room and the faulty on another side to help them calmly discuss their issues.  The group leader will try to engage each side by asking questions about the issue at hand. The group members are persuaded to express themselves freely, which in return causes trust to develop between them. 

          A dyad is a technique that can be used for so many reasons. In the activity, a dyad is when group members start to discuss the issue or complete a task to help solve the problem (Jacob et al, 2016). Some group members might prefer to “interact in pairs because it is less threatening than addressing the whole group” (Corey et al, 2014, p. 18-19).  The Dyad technique involves splitting the whole group into subgroups that promotes leader-member interaction, developing comfort between the members, and gathering information on a certain topic (Jacobs et al, 2016, p. 216). It has been shown that using dyads to work on a series of problems provide a big impact on influence to end their goals (Forsyth, 2019). This technique is a good way for all the group members to engage and voice their opinions freely. It is very important that the group leader understand both techniques because they can be used for various reasons. 

        Lastly, I would implement techniques in the session by first asking various questions that would spark the interest of the members.  I would sit the group members in a circular arrangement in pairs, so that each member feels like they are part of the group and able to participate. I would use the dyad technique in the initial meeting to build the comfort and trust level between each group member. I know that it can be nerve wrecking being vulnerable and sharing yourself with a group of people, therefore it is very important to get each member comfortable. Also, I would walk around and engage with each pair so that they can feel important, and express how they truly feel about the topic at hand. In conclusion, I would explain the dyad exercises that we participated in and the importance of it. 

References:

Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Haynes, R. (2014). Groups in action: Evolution and challenges. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Jacobs, E.E., Schimmel, C.J., Masson, R.L., & Harvill, R.L. (2015).  Group counseling: strategies and skills (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

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Jenna Lee

Rounds and Dyads

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Rounds: I like using rounds because it gives everyone a chance to speak during the session. It also has many other uses such as: building comfort and trust, focus, draws out quiet members, deepens intensity, involves all members, and it gathers more information about an individual and topics that may be discussed.

            When I use rounds at work, mostly everyone knows everyone because they live together on the unit. If it was an outside meeting group, I would use a round that would introduce themselves such as stating their first name and why they are here. With groups that are like the ones I do at work, I do a 1-10 scale on how their day is going, ask if they had any daily goals, if they met them and to say one good thing about their day. After those rounds, I usually ask if anyone ask a topic they want to talk about. If not, then I choose one. Depending on the topic, I can sometimes go back around and ask what the person thinks or feels about that topic and if they can relate. (Topics such as bullying or triggers)

Dyads: Dyads are used for group exercises, building energy, getting members together and interacting, it is a different format and provides time for the leader to think and use what is being said or seen to enhance the topic.

I remember using a dyad (even though I did not know it was a dyad until this course) during a group at work. The kids paired up into teams, there was a maze that a member had to go through, however, that member was blindfolded and could only get through the maze with the guiding and direction of their teammates, the twist is that there was another person trying to throw them off course by changing obstacles or throwing things at them (stuffed animals, foam balls). During the activity I was observing leadership (the person best at directions), trust (the person in the maze), and teamwork. It was a very fun and exciting team building skill and there was much discussion about how going through life is like being blind, you do not know what is going to happen every day, but trusting yourself and having support from others to help guide you in the safe and right direction you can face the obstacles that life may “throw” at you.

References

Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2018). Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

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