CASAC Counselling Domain Practice Exam

Cohesiveness describes the sense of groupness, closeness, acceptance, and belonging within a therapy group. It captures how strongly members feel connected to one another and to the group as a whole. When cohesiveness is high, people are more likely to participate openly, support each other, and trust the process, which creates a safe climate for sharing, feedback, and growth. This shared bond helps the group function effectively and can boost engagement and therapeutic outcomes because members feel seen, valued, and part of a common purpose. Empathy is the ability to understand another’s feelings, which supports interactions but isn’t the same as the overall group bond. Social integration refers to fitting into a wider social context beyond the group, not the SAMPLEintra-group unity. Group belonging is related but the established term for the strong, unified sense within the therapy group is cohesiveness.