119). Even if someone has not studied group development stage theory, their experience tells them that groups have a fairly predictable trajectory. “It is generally understood that every group follows a similar path…” (Kottler & Carlson, 2015, p. 87). For self-exploration and therapy groups, “the overall consensus is that groups have a pregroup period, and a beginning, middle, and ending” (Alle-Corliss & Alle-Corliss, 2009, p. 63). “One of the most influential models has been Bruce W. Tuckman’s description of the stages of development in small groups. First published in 1965, the model identified the now-classical four stages of forming, storming, norming, and performing” (Bonebright, 2010, p. 111). Within these stages Tuckman identified two realms, an interpersonal (social) realm, and a task realm. Tuckman (1965) wrote, “in the social realm, these stages in the developmental sequence are testing-dependence, conflict, cohesion, and functional roles. In the task realm, they are orientation, emotionality, relevant opinion exchange, and the emergence of solutions”
119). Even if someone has not studied group development stage theory, their experience tells them that groups have a fairly predictable trajectory. “It is generally understood that every group follows a similar path…” (Kottler & Carlson, 2015, p. 87). For self-exploration and therapy groups, “the overall consensus is that groups have a pregroup period, and a beginning, middle, and ending” (Alle-Corliss & Alle-Corliss, 2009, p. 63). “One of the most influential models has been Bruce W. Tuckman’s description of the stages of development in small groups. First published in 1965, the model identified the now-classical four stages of forming, storming, norming, and performing” (Bonebright, 2010, p. 111). Within these stages Tuckman identified two realms, an interpersonal (social) realm, and a task realm. Tuckman (1965) wrote, “in the social realm, these stages in the developmental sequence are testing-dependence, conflict, cohesion, and functional roles. In the task realm, they are orientation, emotionality, relevant opinion exchange, and the emergence of solutions”