During a support group meeting, a group member makes several sexually

QUESTION

During a support group meeting, a group member makes several sexually provocative remarks toward the group leader. The best response by the group leader is,

a. “What do you think your fellow group member is trying to tell us?”
b. “I want to discuss your sexually provocative remarks privately after this meeting.”
c. “Our group work is of the highest priority; please align your remarks with the group purpose.”
d. “I don’t appreciate what you are saying, you are excused from the group.”

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Members who test boundaries through sexually provocative, flattering, or insulting remarks should have limits set promptly. The group leader should refer to the work of the group as being of the highest priority and tactfully ask the person to align remarks with the group purpose. Limits need to be set promptly within the group. The group member should not be excused at this stage.