I joined a therapy group in my local area, it had no theme but is led by a therapist into interactionism and gestalt. We are about 5 weeks in and everyone seems to have become hypersensitive about temperature of the room, manners, atmospheres etc. Is this normal?
2007-03-25 06:59:04 · 7 answers · asked by rach 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It sounds like the group is very nervous, and the anxiety is being expressed in other ways -- like the temperature of the room. As the group gets more comfortable with one another, the anxiety will ease.
I was in group for about 1.5 years, and I can tell you that it was hard work but a really good experience.
We added new members occasionally, and the anxiety always increased a bit, because of the appearance of someone "new and different". But, the group always adapted, which is one of the important lessons of group.
2007-03-25 07:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by Allan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is a distraction from might be discussed. Nobody wants to be the first to have a crisis!!!!!!!!
It is easier to talk about room temperature and traffic etc. than discuss real issues.
I was in a group therapy, you go through hating everyone for at least 4 weeks, but it takes a while before you realise this is normal..At least our group spoke, even if it was about traffic, weather. Some groups say nothing and hate everyone all the time.
So to answer your question, yes , it's normal.
2007-03-25 14:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Christine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These external elements are usually brought about as intentional enviornmental distractions... They are meant as diversions and little explosions that call attention away from the matter at hand...
They are used as a means of control, mostly because people who are used to controlling things, but come across a social situation where it is not possible for them to do so, use these other pettylittle things to complain and distract, command attention and re route the flow of positive energy back into their command, through all the time and energy that is expended while trying to reconcile stupid innane things like temprature, personal preference, seating issues, who has a cold, who said what to whom as a result. It is for weak mined people if you ask me... and not worth the interaction.
This is why I loathe group situations... They are basically gross displays of inferior personality traits... People are so grotesquely obvious it isin't funny and yet the cry babies get all of the energy in the room diverted back to them, even by those who know better... Leaving everyone in the room wanting to punch everyone else in the face...
It is vying for control basically, and performed like a ritual by people who lack a basic understanding on how to command attention through any other means than manipulation. These are weak minded, insecure, usually very basic (intellectually) people who have very limited problem solving skills and ego issues..
Socially.... the squeeky wheel always get's the oil and it is a socially acceptable character flaw... mostly because everyone does it at one time or another and to call obvious attention to it, rather than to accept it and move on, makes you a parriah. So therefore I don't suggest you get clever and mention any of this by calling someone out.
Just make the best of it and sit back and relax. The wisest man in the room will be the one who says the least... Sit by him and observe. You'll learn more about everyone in the room by watching and learn more about yourself by proxy, that way... then you ever will by throwing yourself headlong into the frenzy through either accusation or contribution.
2007-03-25 14:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how were they before? quiet? angry?depressed? happy? was everyone open and concerned with their feelings? is this mainstream therapy or some kooky off the wall 'Dr.Phil" touchy feely crap? hate to tell you but most of the world is "sensitive" just most people are so wrapped up in their own little fantasy worlds that they either don't care, or are oblivious. remember, most people think " not my problem" and there world is perfect, until it "happens" to them. sounds like the people in your group are being woke up to the real world, actually aware of what goes on around them. or their being turned into a bunch of whiney selfcentered crybabies.
2007-03-25 14:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Pain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most groups and teams follow a simple pattern that is
forming
Storming
Conforming
norming
It would seem you are all storming at present give it time and see if you conform
2007-03-25 14:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by doctordog1uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a cover because they are feeling more vulnerable emotionally
2007-03-25 14:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean by ThaT!!!
2007-03-25 14:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋