Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (MindTap Course List)

Gain an in-depth overview of the ten group counseling theories with Corey's best-selling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING, 10E. Using a clear, straightforward writing style, this edition illustrates how to put these theories into practice and even guides you in developing your own framework for effective group counseling with a syntheses of various aspects of the theories. New learning objectives and a consistent chapter structure help you easily grasp each theoretical concept and its relationship to group practice. This edition highlights the latest developments and most recent literature from the field with new and expanded information on accreditations, ethics and cultural sensitivity. A new video series, Group Theories in Action, provides video segments that correspond to Chapters 6-15 and bring each theory to life. Cover About the Author Brief Contents Contents Preface Part 1: Basic Elements of Group Process: An Overview Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Work Increased Interest in Group Work Overview of the Counseling Group Other Types of Groups Group Counseling in a Multicultural Context Chapter 2: Group Leadership The Group Leader as a Person Special Problems and Issues for Beginning Group Leaders Group Leadership Skills Special Skills for Opening and Closing Group Sessions Becoming a Diversity-Competent Group Counselor Developing Your Group Leadership Style The Role of Research in the Practice of Group Work Chapter 3: Ethical and Professional Issues in Group Practice Rights of Group Participants Psychological Risks in Groups Ethics of Group Leaders' Actions Socializing among Group Members Impact of the Leader's Values on the Group Religious and Spiritual Values in Group Counseling Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling Uses and Misuses of Group Techniques Group Leader Competence Teaching Group Counseling Virtually My Journey toward Becoming a Group Work Specialist Liability and Malpractice Chapter 4: Early Stages in the Development of a Group Stage 1: Pregroup Issues - Formation of the Group Stage 2: Initial Stage - Orientation and Exploration Stage 3: Transition Stage - Dealing with Reluctance Concluding Comments Chapter 5: Later Stages in the Development of a Group Stage 4: Working Stage - Cohesion and Productivity Characteristics of an Effective Working Group Therapeutic Factors of a Group Summary of the Working Stage Stage 5: Final Stage - Consolidation and Termination Effective Ways of Terminating a Group Summary of the Final Stage Stage 6: Postgroup Issues - Evaluation and Follow-Up Evaluating the Process and Outcomes of a Group The Follow-Up Group Session Concluding Comments References and Suggested Readings for Part One Part 2: Theoretical Approaches to Group Counseling Chapter 6: The Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Developmental Stages and Their Implications for Group Work Contemporary Trends in Psychoanalytic Group Theory Group Theories in Action: A Psychodynamic Application Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach to Group Work in Schools Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 7: Adlerian Group Counseling Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Stages of the Adlerian Group Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: An Adlerian Application Applying the Adlerian Approach to Group Work in Schools Applying the Adlerian Approach with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of the Adlerian Approach to Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 8: Psychodrama in Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Psychodrama Group Leader The Basic Elements of Psychodrama Phases of the Psychodrama Process Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: A Psychodrama Application Applying Psychodrama to Group Work in Schools Applying Psychodrama with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of Psychodrama References and Suggested Readings Chapter 9: The Existential Approach to Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Phases of an Existential Group Group Theories in Action: An Existential Application Applying the Existential Approach to Group Work in Schools Applying the Existential Approach with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of the Existential Approach to Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 10: The Person-Centered Approach to Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Stages of a Person-Centered Group Person-Centered Expressive Arts in Groups Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: Person-Centered Application Applying the Person-Centered Approach to Group Work in Schools Applying the Person-Centered Approach with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of the Person-Centered Approach to Groups Self-Reflection and Discussion Questions References and Suggested Readings Chapter 11: Gestalt Therapy in Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Stages of a Gestalt Group Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: Gestalt Therapy Application Applying Gestalt Therapy to Group Work in Schools Applying Gestalt Therapy with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of the Gestalt Approach to Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 12: Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Stages of a Cognitive Behavioral Group Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: A CBT Application Applying the Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Group Work in Schools Applying the Cognitive Behavioral Approach with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of the Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 13: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: REBT Application Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to Group Work in Schools Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 14: Choice Theory/Reality Therapy in Groups Introduction Key Concepts Role and Functions of the Group Leader Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: A Reality Therapy Application Applying Reality Therapy to Group Work in Schools Applying Reality Therapy with Multicultural Populations Evaluation of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy in Groups References and Suggested Readings Chapter 15: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in Groups Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Motivational Interviewing Introduction Key Concepts of SFBT Role and Functions of the Group Leader The Process of the Solution-Focused Group Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures Group Theories in Action: A Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Application Applying SFBT to Group Work in Schools Applying Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Multicultural Populations Motivational Interviewing Evaluation of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in Groups References and Suggested Readings Part 3: Integration and Application Chapter 16: Comparisons, Contrasts, and Integration Introduction The Goals of Group Counseling: Various Perspectives Role and Functions of the Group Leader: Various Perspectives Degree of Structuring and Division of Responsibility: Various Perspectives The Use of Techniques: Various Perspectives Group Work in a Multicultural Context: Various Perspectives Applications of an Integrative Model Summary and Review Tables Name Index Subject Index "Gain an in-depth overview of the ten group counseling theories with Corey's best-selling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING, 10E. Using a clear, straightforward writing style, this edition illustrates how to put these theories into practice and even guides you in developing your own framework for effective group counseling with a syntheses of various aspects of the theories. New learning objectives and a consistent chapter structure help you easily grasp each theoretical concept and its relationship to group practice. This edition highlights the latest developments and most recent literature from the field with new and expanded information on accreditations, ethics and cultural sensitivity." -- Provided by publisher