Theory and Practice of Group Counseling

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ISBN: 9780534596941 | 0534596940
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Copyright: 2/1/2003

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California State Univ. Fullerton. Textbook offers a clear and simple approach to the theoretical concepts and their relationship to group practice. Ten theories are described in detail with instructions on how to put them into practice. Discusses psychoanalytic approach, Adlerian theory, and psychodrama. For graduate and undergraduate students. Previous edition: c2000.

PART I BASIC ELEMENTS OF GROUP PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW

(134)

Introduction to Group Work

(22)

The Increasing Use of Groups

(2)

Overview of the Counseling Group

(3)

Other Types of Groups

(5)

Group Counseling in a Multicultural Context

(8)

General Guidelines for Serving Multicultural Populations

(4)

Group Leadership

(31)

The Group Leader as a Person

(4)

Special Problems and Issues for Beginning Group Leaders

(3)

Group Leadership Skills

(9)

Becoming a Diversity-Competent Group Counselor

(4)

Special Skills for Opening and Closing Group Sessions

(4)

Co-Leading Groups

(1)

Developing Your Group Leadership Style

(3)

Encouraging Practitioner Research

(3)

Ethical and Professional Issues in Group Practice

(23)

The Rights of Group Participants

(6)

The Issue of Psychological Risks in Groups

(2)

The Ethics of Group Leaders' Actions

(2)

The Impact of the Leader's Values on the Group

(1)

Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling

(1)

Uses and Misuses of Group Techniques

(1)

Group Leader Competence

(7)

Liability and Malpractice

(3)

Early Stages in the Development of a Group

(27)

Stage 1: Pregroup Issues---Formation of the Group

(10)

Stage 2: Initial Stage---Orientation and Exploration

(7)

Stage 3: Transition Stage---Dealing with Resistance

(8)

Concluding Comments

105

(1)

Later Stages in the Development of a Group

106

(29)

Stage 4: Working Stage---Cohesion and Productivity

106

(13)

Stage 5: Final Stage---Consolidation and Termination

119

(4)

Stage 6: Postgroup Issues---Evaluation and Follow-Up

123

(4)

Concluding Comments

127

(8)

References and Suggested Readings for Part One

128

(7)

PART II THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO GROUP COUNSELING

135

(314)

The Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups

137

(40)

Introduction

137

(1)

Key Concepts

138

(9)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

147

(1)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

148

(6)

Developmental Stages and Their Implications for Group Work

154

(8)

Contemporary Trends in Psychoanalytic Group Theory

162

(6)

Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach to Group Work in the Schools

168

(1)

Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach with Multicultural Populations

169

(1)

Evaluation of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups

170

(3)

Where to Go from Here

173

(4)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

174

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

174

(3)

Adlerian Group Counseling

177

(27)

Introduction

177

(1)

Key Concepts

178

(7)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

185

(1)

Stages of the Adlerian Group

185

(6)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

191

(1)

Applying the Adlerian Approach to Group Work in the Schools

192

(2)

Applying the Adlerian Approach with Multicultural Populations

194

(3)

Evaluation of the Adlerian Approach to Groups

197

(2)

Where to Go from Here

199

(5)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

201

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

201

(3)

Psychodrama

204

(34)

Introduction

204

(1)

Key Concepts

205

(6)

Role and Functions of the Psychodrama Group Leader

211

(1)

The Basic Components of Psychodrama

212

(3)

Stages of the Psychodrama Process

215

(6)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

221

(7)

Applying Psychodrama to Group Work in the Schools

228

(1)

Applying Psychodrama with Multicultural Populations

229

(1)

Evaluation of Psychodrama

230

(4)

Where to Go from Here

234

(4)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

235

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

236

(2)

The Existential Approach to Groups

238

(30)

Introduction

238

(2)

Key Concepts

240

(15)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

255

(1)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

256

(2)

Phases of an Existential Group

258

(1)

Applying the Existential Approach to Group Work in the Schools

258

(2)

Applying the Existential Approach with Multicultural Populations

260

(1)

Evaluation of the Existential Approach to Groups

261

(4)

Where to Go from Here

265

(3)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

265

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

266

(2)

The Person-Centered Approach to Groups

268

(31)

Introduction

268

(3)

Key Concepts

271

(9)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

280

(2)

Stages of a Person-Centered Group

282

(3)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

285

(1)

Applying the Person-Centered Approach to Group Work in the Schools

286

(2)

Applying the Person-Centered Approach with Multicultural Populations

288

(3)

Evaluation of the Person-Centered Approach to Groups

291

(4)

Where to Go from Here

295

(4)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

295

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

296

(3)

Gestalt Therapy in Groups

299

(36)

Introduction

299

(2)

Key Concepts

301

(7)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

308

(3)

Stages of a Gestalt Group

311

(1)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

312

(13)

Applying Gestalt Therapy to Group Work in the Schools

325

(2)

Applying Gestalt Therapy with Multicultural Populations

327

(1)

Evaluation of the Gestalt Approach to Groups

328

(2)

Where to Go from Here

330

(5)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

331

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

332

(3)

Transactional Analysis

335

(24)

Introduction

335

(2)

Key Concepts

337

(9)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

346

(1)

Stages of a Transactional Analysis Group

347

(2)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

349

(1)

Applying Transactional Analysis to Group Work in the Schools

350

(1)

Applying Transactional Analysis with Multicultural Populations

351

(3)

Evaluation of Transactional Analysis in Groups

354

(2)

Where to Go from Here

356

(3)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

357

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

357

(2)

The Behavioral Approach to Groups

359

(36)

Introduction

359

(1)

Key Concepts

360

(3)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

363

(2)

Stages of a Behavior Therapy Group

365

(7)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

372

(10)

Applying the Behavioral Approach to Group Work in the Schools

382

(1)

Applying the Behavioral Approach with Multicultural Populations

383

(2)

Evaluation of Behavioral Group Therapy

385

(5)

Where to Go from Here

390

(5)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

391

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

391

(4)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Groups

395

(26)

Introduction

395

(1)

Key Concepts

396

(5)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

401

(1)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

402

(9)

Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to Group Work in the Schools

411

(1)

Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with Multicultural Populations

412

(2)

Evaluation of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Groups

414

(3)

Where to Go from Here

417

(4)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

418

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

419

(2)

Reality Therapy in Groups

421

(28)

Introduction

421

(1)

Key Concepts

422

(24)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader

426

(1)

Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures

426

(10)

Solution-Focused Therapy

436

(1)

Applying Reality Therapy to Group Work in the Schools

437

(1)

Applying Reality Therapy with Multicultural Populations

438

(4)

Evaluation of Reality Therapy in Groups

442

(3)

Where to Go from Here

445

(1)

Recommended Supplementary Readings

446

(1)

References and Suggested Readings

447

(2)

PART III INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION

449

(52)

Comparisons, Contrasts, and Integration

451

(22)

The Goals of Group Counseling: Various Perspectives

451

(1)

Role and Functions of the Group Leader: Various Perspectives

452

(1)

Degree of Structuring and Division of Responsibility: Various Perspectives

453

(2)

The Use of Techniques: Various Perspectives

455

(1)

Group Work in a Multicultural Context: Various Perspectives

456

(1)

Applications of the Integrative Eclectic Model

457

(9)

Summary and Review Tables

466

(7)

The Evolution of a Group: An Integrative Perspective

473

(28)

Introduction

473

(1)

Formation of the Group

474

(1)

Initial Stage

475

(6)

Transition Stage

481

(4)

Working Stage

485

(9)

Final Stage

494

(4)

Develop Your Own Style of Leadership

498

(1)

A Final Word---and a Request!

499

(2)

Name Index

501

(4)

Subject Index

505

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