Which of the following is NOT a stage in Yalom's model?

• A. Stabilization
• B. Initial
• C. Transition
• D. Termination

Answer: (A)

Yalom's group therapy model outlines four stages: Initial, Transition, Working, and Termination. The Initial stage focuses on forming the group, establishing norms, safety, and expectations. In the Transition stage, members encounter fear and resistance as trust deepens and self-disclosure increases. The Working stage centers on cohesion, feedback, insight, and growth through open dialogue and problem-solving. The Termination stage deals with consolidating gains and planning for life after the group ends. Stabilization isn’t a named stage in this model; the processes you might think of as stabilizing often occur within the Early/Initial phase but are not treated as a separate stage.