MUE,
Wow aren't those group sessions exhausting sometimes? I was in
DBT which is not a process group and we still had a few of those moments. What I am most aware of is that you found your voice this time. And that t's reaction didn't deter you from sticking with it until you got the acknowledgement that you needed. It is very interesting to me that he was unable to continue on with the discussion even though it was uncomfortable for him. It sounds like he was a little out of his element. Maybe on the next blog it should say:
MUE took some huge risks in having her opinion be heard and she didn't do it in an unkind way. She was able to continue on even when it was tough. She is really showing growth in her interpersonal effectiveness.
New Group T had a challange in the group to take some constructive criticism and also engage in a conversation about that. With some help from the group he was able to navigate this difficult situation where all parties felt validated. It was difficult indeed and he may have gained some insight on how he handles conflict.
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