Theory and Practice of Group Counseling , Eighth Edition

Cover Page......Page 1
Half-title Page......Page 3
Title Page
......Page 5
Copyright Page......Page 6
Dedication Page......Page 7
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
......Page 9
BRIEF CONTENTS
......Page 11
CONTENTS
......Page 13
Overview of the Book......Page 19
New to the Eighth Edition......Page 21
Supplements to the Book......Page 23
Acknowledgments......Page 24
PART 1: BASIC ELEMENTS OF GROUP PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW......Page 27
The Increasing Use of Groups......Page 28
Overview of the Counseling Group......Page 30
Other Types of Groups......Page 33
Group Counseling in a Multicultural Context......Page 36
The Group Leader as a Person......Page 41
Special Problems and Issues for Beginning Group Leaders......Page 45
Group Leadership Skills......Page 49
Special Skills for Opening and Closing Group Sessions......Page 57
Becoming a Diversity-Competent Group Counselor......Page 60
Developing Your Group Leadership Style......Page 64
The Role of Research in the Practice of Group Work......Page 66
The Rights of Group Participants......Page 73
The Issue of Psychological Risks in Groups......Page 80
The Ethics of Group Leaders’ Actions......Page 81
The Impact of the Leader’s Values on the Group......Page 82
Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling......Page 83
Uses and Misuses of Group Techniques......Page 86
Group Leader Competence......Page 87
Liability and Malpractice......Page 93
CHAPTER FOUR: Early Stages in the Development of a Group......Page 96
Stage 1: Pregroup Issues—Formation of the Group......Page 97
Stage 2: Initial Stage—Orientation and Exploration......Page 106
Stage 3: Transition Stage—Dealing With Resistance......Page 112
Concluding Comments......Page 121
Stage 4: Working Stage—Cohesion and Productivity......Page 122
Stage 5: Final Stage—Consolidation and Termination......Page 135
Stage 6: Postgroup Issues—Evaluation and Follow-Up......Page 140
Concluding Comments......Page 142
References and Suggested Readings for Part One
......Page 144
PART 2: THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO GROUP COUNSELING......Page 151
Introduction......Page 152
Key Concepts......Page 153
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 162
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 163
Developmental Stages and Their Implications for Group Work......Page 168
Contemporary Trends in Psychoanalytic Group Theory......Page 175
Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach to Group Work in Schools......Page 182
Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach With Multicultural Populations......Page 183
Evaluation of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups......Page 184
Where to Go From Here......Page 186
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 187
References and Suggested Readings......Page 188
Introduction......Page 191
Key Concepts......Page 192
Stages of the Adlerian Group......Page 198
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 203
Applying the Adlerian Approach to Group Work in Schools......Page 205
Applying the Adlerian Approach With Multicultural Populations......Page 206
Evaluation of the Adlerian Approach to Groups......Page 209
Where to Go From Here......Page 211
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 212
References and Suggested Readings......Page 213
Introduction......Page 216
Key Concepts......Page 217
The Basic Elements of Psychodrama......Page 223
Phases of the Psychodrama Process......Page 226
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 231
Applying Psychodrama to Group Work in Schools......Page 238
Applying Psychodrama With Multicultural Populations......Page 239
Evaluation of Psychodrama......Page 240
Where to Go From Here......Page 244
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 245
References and Suggested Readings......Page 246
Introduction......Page 248
Key Concepts......Page 251
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 264
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 265
Applying the Existential Approach to Group Work in Schools......Page 267
Applying the Existential Approach With Multicultural Populations......Page 268
Evaluation of the Existential Approach to Groups......Page 270
Where to Go From Here......Page 274
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 275
References and Suggested Readings......Page 276
Introduction......Page 279
Key Concepts......Page 282
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 289
Stages of a Person-Centered Group......Page 291
Person-Centered Expressive Arts in Groups......Page 294
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 298
Applying the Person-Centered Approach to Group Work in Schools......Page 300
Applying the Person-Centered Approach With Multicultural Populations......Page 302
Evaluation of the Person-Centered Approach to Groups......Page 304
Where to Go From Here......Page 307
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 309
References and Suggested Readings......Page 310
Introduction......Page 314
Key Concepts......Page 316
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 323
Stages of a Gestalt Group......Page 325
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 327
Applying Gestalt Therapy to Group Work in Schools......Page 339
Applying Gestalt Therapy With Multicultural Populations......Page 340
Evaluation of the Gestalt Approach to Groups......Page 342
Where to Go From Here......Page 344
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 345
References and Suggested Readings......Page 346
Introduction......Page 349
Key Concepts......Page 351
Stages of a Transactional Analysis Group......Page 361
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 364
Applying Transactional Analysis to Group Work in Schools......Page 365
Applying Transactional Analysis With Multicultural Populations......Page 366
Evaluation of Transactional Analysis in Groups......Page 368
Where to Go From Here......Page 369
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 370
References and Suggested Readings......Page 371
Introduction......Page 373
Key Concepts......Page 375
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 377
Stages of a Cognitive Behavioral Group......Page 378
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 386
Applying the Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Group Work in Schools......Page 396
Applying the Cognitive Behavioral Approach With Multicultural Populations......Page 397
Evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Groups......Page 399
Where to Go From Here......Page 402
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 403
References and Suggested Readings......Page 404
Introduction......Page 408
Key Concepts......Page 409
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 412
Application: Therapeutic Techniques
and Procedures......Page 413
Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to Group Work in Schools......Page 420
Applying Rational Emotive Behavior
Therapy With Multicultural Populations......Page 421
Evaluation of Rational Emotive Behavior
Therapy in Groups......Page 422
Recommended Supplementary Readings......Page 425
References and Suggested Readings......Page 426
Introduction......Page 428
Key Concepts......Page 429
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 432
Application: Therapeutic Techniques
and Procedures......Page 433
Applying Reality Therapy to Group Work in Schools......Page 440
Applying Reality Therapy With Multicultural Populations......Page 442
Evaluation of Reality Therapy in Groups......Page 444
Where to Go From Here......Page 448
References and Suggested Readings......Page 449
Key Concepts......Page 451
Role and Functions of the Group Leader......Page 454
The Process of the Solution-Focused Group......Page 456
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures......Page 459
Applying Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to Group Work in Schools......Page 463
Applying Solution-Focused Brief Therapy With Multicultural Populations......Page 465
Motivational Interviewing......Page 466
Evaluation of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Groups......Page 471
Where to Go From Here......Page 473
References and Suggested Readings......Page 475
PART 3: INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION......Page 479
Introduction......Page 480
The Goals of Group Counseling: Various Perspectives......Page 481
Role and Functions of the Group Leader: Various Perspectives......Page 483
Degree of Structuring and Division of Responsibility: Various Perspectives......Page 484
The Use of Techniques: Various Perspectives......Page 486
Group Work in a Multicultural Context: Various Perspectives......Page 487
Applications of an Integrative Model......Page 488
Summary and Review Tables......Page 496
Introduction......Page 505
Formation of the Group......Page 506
Initial Stage......Page 507
Transition Stage......Page 513
Working Stage......Page 517
Final Stage......Page 524
Develop Your Own Style of Leadership......Page 527
NAME INDEX......Page 529
SUBJECT INDEX......Page 533