tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post6748810728381363490..comments2023-11-24T11:33:39.748-06:00Comments on Patterings: Leadership in Small GroupsPatty Wysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01689649950598288481noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-92204699035888093042012-01-21T21:09:26.486-06:002012-01-21T21:09:26.486-06:00It depends on the type of group involved. I've...It depends on the type of group involved. I've been in prayer groups or lay-therapy groups where certain persons dominate the time with their issues and others (read me) are left out or given a mere 10 seconds of time. So, the group leader should know how to facilitate the group so everyone has a chance to share. <br /><br /> Also, the group leader should be sensitive to the more quiet persons in the group and encourage them to speak up. <br /><br />I've been a group leader, too, but not such emotion-raising types of groups- children's groups, my weight-loss group, etc.<br /><br />The group leader needs to have risen above any circumstances that the group is focusing on. For example, back in the 1980's, I was a deaconess in a church, and was in charge of the support groups that our church had. At the time, I also started and facilitated a group for families with a family member in prison. The group flopped- because my own emotions were raw and I was the one in need of the support. There was no way I could lead a group when I was so needy. <br /><br />Groups can be good- but they can be painful. Personally, I avoid those type groups now- it's not worth it.<br /><br /> Patty,if you are in a toxic group, get out!Barbara Lynn Cullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098110342375728275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35674839.post-16997427734682402872012-01-19T10:12:52.634-06:002012-01-19T10:12:52.634-06:00These are great thoughts, Peejers. I've seen b...These are great thoughts, Peejers. I've seen both sides of this.Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.com