and eventually! more open and honest verbal communication (Carol,Bates,& Johnson,2014). For example, in the introductory session counseling group, members might be asked to begin by comparing themselves to an animal. body of water or machine (Paisley, Swanson, Borders. Cassidy. & Danforth. 1994). Participants could first make a drawing and then talk about their ideas, Or they could just discuss their comparisons in a go-round warm-up experience. For example, if group members are asked to compare themselves to bodies of water, then statements might be rude as follows: