Tuning In definition
Tuning In. This is the student’s preparation phase for a group meeting. Anticipate the group issues, as the group begins. Also consider your own thoughts and feelings as you anticipate this group session.
Tuning In. This is the student’s preparation phase for a group meeting. Anticipate the group issues, as the group begins. Also consider your own thoughts and feelings as you anticipate this group session. Purpose and goal for the group, overall, as well as for this session. Either the column or the narrative format can also be used for process recordings of groups. The “Observation/Analysis” portion can include student commentary on: Dynamics of the group (i.e., rather than only on the content of what is said). For example, if this is the first process recording for a particular group, consider the following questions. What group rules emerge? What leader behaviors are displayed? How are decisions made? How active is the facilitator(s)? Climate/group atmosphere: For example, how are feelings (as opposed to points of view) dealt with? Were issues dealt with and how were they dealt with? How is difference and diversity dealt with in the group? What non-verbal behavior indicates changes in the climate? Discuss the roles of various group members and how they influenced the climate of the group.
Tuning In. This is the preparation phase of an interview/contact with client/family/group. Anticipate the client’s/family or group members’ thoughts, feelings, issues, as they enter the interview/group session. Also consider your own thoughts and feelings as you anticipate this interview/group session. Purpose and goal for the interview/contact. Brief statement of the purpose of the interaction and if there are any specific goals to be achieved, the nature of the presenting issues and/or referral.