Establishing the Container: Norms and Contracts • Lesson • Lenny Learning

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inFacilitating Group Cohesion and Psychological Safety

Students analyze the concept of 'the container' in group therapy and the importance of establishing explicit and implicit norms. They will critique various group contract models and practice facilitating a norm-setting session.

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