Leaders of adolescent groups must be skilled and flexible in the use of these responses to avoid what Myrick (2003) describes as low facilitative responses:
1. Advicele/valuation-telling people how to behave or judging them. for example: "Jody you should sit up straight when you are in this group"
2. Analyzing/interpreting-explaining the reasons behind behavior without giving the person an opportunity for self-discovery. for exam ple: "Ginger. I am sure you are tired and worn out. but I am not excusing you from participating in this exercise.”
3. Reassuring/supportive - trying to encourage someone. yet dismissing the person's real feelings: for example: "You can do it. Matthew. I know you feel like you can, too.”
Leaders of groups for adolescents may help themselves and their groups even more if they also make use of peer counselors or parents as consultants. when appropriate. In either case leaders receive information and feedback they might not get otherwise.