Leading Psychoeducational Groups for Children and Adolescents

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ISBN: 9781412914017 | 1412914019
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Copyright: 5/3/2006

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This book provides readers with direction on how to organize psychoeducational groups while also helping them enhance skills for effectively leading such groups-all in one comprehensive volume! Offering an applied, pragmatic approach, author Janice L. DeLucia-Waack uniquely integrates research and practice to suggest valuable leadership strategies while addressing special issues such as children of divorce, anger management, bullying behaviors, and much more.

Introduction

(15)

Goals of This Book

(2)

How This Book Is Organized

(4)

What Are Psychoeducational Groups, and How Are They Different From Other Types of Groups?

(4)

How Are Child and Adolescent Groups Different From Adult Groups?

(2)

Summary

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

(1)

Planning for a Psychoeducational Group for Children and Adolescents

(33)

Pregroup Decision Making

(10)

Needs Assessment

(1)

Group Goals

(2)

Gender Mix and Group Size

(1)

Length and Number of Sessions

(1)

Session Structure

(5)

Materials

(1)

Outline and Content of Group Sessions

(10)

Matching Sessions to Group Goals

(1)

Matching Interventions and Activities to Session Topics

(1)

Matching Interventions and Sessions to Group Stages

(5)

Programmatic Interventions

(2)

Agency and School Support

(1)

Administration

(1)

Co-Workers

(1)

Recruitment Strategies

(1)

Group Leader Preparation

(11)

Co-Leadership

(2)

Resource Gathering

(3)

Supervision

(3)

Summary

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

(3)

Pregroup Interviews and Group Sessions

(18)

Informed Consent for Group Members (and Parents)

(1)

Selection Criteria

(7)

General Selection Criteria

(1)

Specific Criteria to Assess Fit With Group Goals

(1)

Potential Group Members' Willingness to Participate in a Psychoeducational Group

(1)

Selection/Inclusion Grid

(3)

Screening Interviews

(4)

Goals of the Screening Interview

(1)

Sequence and Format of the Screening Interview

(2)

Measures to Assess Group Member Fit

(2)

Preparation Sessions

(4)

Goals of the Preparation Session

(1)

Sequence and Format of the Preparation Session

(1)

Summary

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

(2)

Group Leadership Skills for Psychoeducational Groups

(20)

Specific Skills

(8)

Caring

(2)

Executive Function

(2)

Emotional Stimulation

(2)

Meaning Attribution

(1)

Therapeutic Factors

(2)

Training

(3)

Grounding in Group Dynamics and Leadership Theory

(1)

Observation and Practice of Group Leadership Skills

(1)

Participation in Group Experiences and Activities

(1)

Group Leadership With Supervision

(1)

Assessment Measures

(6)

Skilled Group Counseling Scale

(1)

Trainer Behavior Scale

(1)

Other Promising Measures

(1)

Summary

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

(3)

Initial Sessions

(21)

Goals and Tasks

(9)

Introduce Group Members to Each Other

(1)

Introduce Group Members to the Purpose and Structure of the Group

(3)

Identify Individual and Group Goals

(3)

Reduce Initial Anxiety

(2)

Outline of a Typical Initial Session

(2)

Opening (8 to 10 minutes)

(1)

Working (25 to 35 minutes)

(1)

Processing (6 to 8 minutes)

(1)

Closing (6 to 8 minutes)

(1)

Group Leadership Skills

(2)

Possible Pitfalls

101

(1)

Examples of Activities

102

(6)

Summary

105

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

105

(3)

Middle Sessions

108

(21)

Goals and Tasks

108

(1)

Group Leadership Skills

109

(7)

Caring

109

(1)

Executive Functions

109

(2)

Emotional Stimulation

111

(1)

Meaning Attribution

112

(4)

Possible Pitfalls

116

(6)

Examples of Activities

122

(7)

Behavioral Changes

122

(2)

Cognitive Changes

124

(2)

Affective Changes

126

(1)

Summary

127

(1)

Suggested Training Activity

127

(2)

Termination Sessions

129

(14)

Goals and Tasks

130

(2)

Group Leadership Skills

132

(5)

Caring

132

(1)

Executive Functions

133

(2)

Meaning Attribution

135

(2)

Possible Pitfalls

137

(2)

Examples of Activities

139

(4)

Summary

140

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

140

(3)

Using Activities Effectively in Group Sessions

143

(27)

Common Mistakes in Using Activities

143

(2)

Uses of Activities Related to Group Tasks

145

(5)

Introduce Group Members to Each Other

145

(1)

Reduce Anxiety Through the Illumination of Group Process

146

(1)

Provide Structure

147

(1)

Teach and Practice New Skills

147

(1)

Provide Members With Feedback

148

(1)

Increase Self-Awareness

149

(1)

Facilitate Closure and Consolidation of Learning

150

(1)

Creative Arts Activities

150

(7)

Music

151

(2)

Visual Arts

153

(1)

Writing

153

(1)

Drama and Role-Playing

154

(2)

Bibliotherapy

156

(1)

Games

156

(1)

Processing Activities Effectively

157

(6)

Goals of Processing

157

(1)

Processing to Facilitate Therapeutic Factors

158

(5)

Models of Processing

163

(4)

Cautions

167

(3)

Summary

168

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

168

(2)

Follow-Up After Group Ends

170

(5)

Assessment of Progress

170

(1)

Assessment of Need for Further Treatment

171

(1)

Interview Sessions

171

(1)

Referral for Further Treatment

172

(3)

Summary

173

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

173

(2)

Assessment of Group Effectiveness

175

(13)

Guidelines

175

(4)

Assessment of Group Climate

179

(1)

Group Climate Questionnaire-Short

179

(1)

Group Environment Scale

180

(1)

Assessment of Group Therapeutic Factors

180

(2)

Therapeutic Factors Scale

181

(1)

Curative Factors Scale-Revised

181

(1)

Critical Incidents Questionnaire

181

(1)

Assessment of In-Session Group Behavior

182

(6)

Group Sessions Rating Scale

183

(1)

Interaction Process Analysis

183

(1)

Systems for Multiple Level Observation of Groups

184

(1)

Other Promising Measures

184

(1)

Summary

185

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

185

(3)

Considerations

188

(6)

Classroom Guidance

188

(1)

Group Counseling With Older Adolescents

189

(1)

Multicultural Considerations

190

(4)

Summary

191

(1)

Suggested Training Activities

192

(2)

Conclusions

194

(1)

Appendices

195

(101)

Appendix A: Association for Specialists in Group Work Professional Standards for the Training of Group Workers

196

(14)

Appendix B: Association for Specialists in Group Work Best Practice Guidelines

210

(7)

Appendix C: Association for Specialists in Group Work Principles for Diversity-Competent Group Workers

217

(8)

Appendix D: Group Planning Sheet

225

(2)

Appendix E: Group Processing Sheet

227

(3)

Appendix F: Examples of Group Planning and Processing Session Notes for a Psychoeducational Children-of-Divorce Group

230

(7)

Appendix G: Resource Guide for Group Interventions by Topic, Including Books, Games, and Videos

237

(35)

Appendix H: Example of Group Interest Survey Form

272

(2)

Appendix I: Example of an Informational Sheet for Parents About Psychoeducational Groups

274

(2)

Appendix J: Example of a Group Screening Interview Outline

276

(2)

Appendix K: Example of a Preparation Session Outline

278

(11)

Appendix L: Example of a Parent and Group Member Consent Form for Psychoeducational Groups

289

(2)

Appendix M: Group-Related Measures

291

(5)

References

296

(14)

Index

310

(23)

About the Author

333

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Leading Psychoeducational Groups for Children and Adolescents

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