Norming: involves the group establishing cohesiveness and commitment. During this phase, group members discover new approaches to working with each other while simultaneously establishing norms for appropriate behavior within the group.

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- Forming
- Norming
- Storming
- Performing
- Adjourning

Phases of Group Development in Group Therapy

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Formin: entails group members becoming acquainted with each other, working on gaining acceptance from other members, and gaining deeper insights into the group dynamics. It is characterized by a sense of ambiguity as members seek to figure out their roles within the group and familiarize themselves with its rules and procedures.

Forming Phases of Group Development in Group Therapy

Norming Phases of Group Development in Group Therapy

Storming: emerges when conflicts start to surface as members resist the group's influence and rebel against task completion. During this phase, group members confront their differences, and managing conflicts often becomes the focus of attention.

Storming Phases of Group Development in Group Therapy

Performing: involves the group functioning cohesively as a unified entity to accomplish shared goals. During this phase, group members acquire expertise in achieving these goals and enhance their adaptability by cultivating more flexible patterns of collaboration.

Performing Phases of Group Development in Group Therapy

Adjourning: occurs when the group concludes and disbands. During this phase, group members experience feelings similar to those experienced in the “Separation Stage". 

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