This type of training in group counseling has been shown to improve group leader skills of cutting off, drawing out, holding and shifting the focus

• A. Systematic group leader training model
• B. Experiential learning
• C. Cognitive-behavioral training
• D. Role-playing workshops

Answer: (A)

Structured, deliberate practice in group leadership is the key idea. A systematic group leader training model uses a planned sequence of instruction, modeling, observation, feedback, and supervised practice to develop specific leadership behaviors in group sessions. The skills of cutting off disruptive talk, drawing out quieter members, holding the group’s focus, and shifting attention to the relevant discussion are targeted explicitly within this framework. By offering clear behavioral objectives, demonstrations, opportunities to rehearse in a safe setting, and timely feedback, leaders learn to manage group dynamics more effectively and apply these behaviors consistently across sessions. Other approaches are valuable in their own right, but they don’t provide the same structured, leader-focused progression designed to cultivate these precise skills.