The members of a group that has advanced to the working stage often express a...

Cohesion refers to the sense of solidarity, belonging, and loyalty that develops among members of a group, particularly in the working stage of group counseling. High group cohesion is associated with increased member participation, trust, and effectiveness of the group process. “Group cohesion is the sense of ‘we-ness’ that binds members together and is essential in the working stage of group counseling.”