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Groups: A Counseling Specialty 8th Edition by Samuel Gladding, ISBN-13: 978-0135166895
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- Publisher : Pearson; 8th edition (March 30, 2019)
- Language : English
- 544 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0135166896
- ISBN-13 : 978-0135166895
Current, comprehensive, and clearly written, this book gives readers what they need to know about group therapy, group counseling, and work groups.
Groups: A Counseling Specialty is a comprehensive look at groups, covering the history of group work, the dynamics of groups, leadership in groups, ethical issues in groups, multicultural aspects of groups, stages of group development, groups across the life span, and the theoretical basis for working with groups. The coverage is current, the style is clear and interesting, and the book challenges students to reflect on what they have learned, as well as on their own experiences in groups.
The 8th Edition contains 14 new Brief Case studies, 11 new Reflections, a new chapter on the theories of working with groups (Ch. 17), and over 120 new and updated references. This revision also contains more material on the history of groups (Ch. 18) and leading figures in this specialty.
Table of Contents:
About the Author
Preface
New to This Edition
Organization
A Personal Note
Conclusion
Brief Contents
Contents
Part 1 Group Development
1 Types of Groups and Group Work
Chapter Overview
Classifying Groups
Task/Work Groups
Reflection
An Example of Task/Work Groups: Teams
Bradley at the Bat
Questions
Psychoeducational Groups
Reflection
An Example of Psychoeducational Group Work: Life-skills Development Groups
Patrick Practices His Psychoeducational Group Skills
Questions
Counseling Groups
Reflection
An Example of a Counseling Group: A Counseling Group for Counselors
Cassie Tries a Counseling Group
Questions
Psychotherapy Groups
Reflection
An Example of Group Psychotherapy: Group Work with Abusers and the Abused
Garrett and the Psychotherapy Group
Questions
Mixed Groups and a Proposed Regrouping of Categories
Reflection
An Example of a Mixed Group: A Consumer-oriented Group
Charlie and the Moving Chairs
Questions
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
2 Group Dynamics
Chapter Overview
Reflection
Group Content and Group Process
Group Content
Professor Drone Goes On and On
Questions
Group Process
Balance Between Content and Process
Reflection
The Group as a System: A Way of Explaining Group Dynamics
Retro Rick
Questions
Influencing Group Dynamics
Preplanning
Group Structure
Reflection
Group Exercises and Activities
Group Interaction
Debra the Diligent
Questions
Members’ Roles
Types of Roles
Problems in Carrying Out Roles
Reflection
The Effect of Positive and Negative Variables on Group Dynamics
Philip Puts the Positives Before the Group
Questions
Learning Group Dynamics
Group, Individual, and Family Dynamics
Individuals
Processing
Consequences
Reflection
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
3 Effective Group Leadership
Chapter Overview
Leadership: A Concept in Search of a Definition
Group Leadership Styles
Omar’s Emergence
Questions
Leadership Styles for Different Groups
Reflection
Personal Qualities of Effective Group Leaders
The Trait Approach
Personality and Specific Groups
Theory and Effective Group Leaders
Manuel Makes a Change
Questions
Knowledge and Skills of Effective Group Leaders
Core Group Knowledge and Skills
Reflection
Specific Group Skills
Group Leadership Roles and Functions
Nolan Gets a Nod
Questions
Leaders and Group Conflict
Reflection
Co-Leaders in Groups
Advantages
Limitations
Casey Strikes Out
Questions
Group Leadership Training
Reflection
Group Supervision
Sally Skips Supervision
Questions
Reflection
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
4 Forming a Group
Chapter Overview
Reflection
Steps in the Forming Stage
Step 1: Developing a Rationale for the Group
Step 2: Deciding on a Theoretical Format
Joan and the Sound of Silence
Questions
Step 3: Weighing Practical Considerations
Careful Candace
Questions
Step 4: Publicizing the Group
Step 5: Screening and Pretraining
Step 6: Selecting Group Members
Savage Sue
Questions
Step 7: Selecting a Group Leader
Tasks of the Beginning Group
Dealing with Apprehension
Reviewing Goals and Contracts
Reflection
Specifying Group Rules
Setting Limits
Promoting a Positive Interchange Among Members
Reflection
Resolving Potential Group Problems in Forming
People Problems
Manipulators
Resisters
Monopolizers
Silent Members
Users of Sarcasm
Irksome Erika
Questions
Diagnostic Analyzers
Focusers on Others
Subgroups
Group Procedural Problems
Opening the Group
Reflection
Structure
Involvement
Group Cohesion
Colleen’s Cohesive Experience
Questions
Hope and Risk Taking
Closing (Terminating) of the Session
Useful Procedures for the Beginning Stage of a Group
Joining
Linking
Reflection
Cutting Off
Drawing Out
Clarifying the Purpose
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
5 The Transition Period in a Group: Storming and Norming
Chapter Overview
Storming
Olivia Gets Stuck in Storming
Questions
Peer Relationships in Storming
Reflection
Critical Carl
Questions
Resistance During Storming
Intellectualization
Questioning
Advice Giving
Reflection
Band-Aiding
Band-Aid Bob
Questions
Dependency
Monopolizing
Attack on the Group Leader
Task Processing in Storming
Working Through Storming
Reflection
Results of Working Through Storming
Norms and Norming
Peer Relationships During Norming
Identification
Buford Becomes Mobile, Agile, and Hostile
Questions
Here-and-Now Experiences
Hope
Cooperation
Collaboration
Reflection
Cohesion
Anxious Alan
Questions
Task Processing During Norming
Examining Aspects of Norming
Promoting Norming
Supporting
Empathizing
Facilitating
Self-Disclosure
Reflection
Results of Norming
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
6 The Working Stage in a Group: Performing
Chapter Overview
Peer Relationships
Self-Disclosing Sally
Questions
Reflection
Task Processes During the Working Stage
Name-Calling Nanette
Questions
Reflection
Teamwork and Team Building During the Working Stage
Bulldozing Barney
Questions
Problems in the Working Stage of Groups
Racial and Gender Issues
Group Collusion
Danielle as the Devil’s Advocate
Questions
The Working Stage of the Group and Groups that Work
Strategies for Assisting Groups in the Working Stage
Modeling by the Leader
Exercises
Reflection
Group Observing Group
Brainstorming/Brainwriting
Nominal-Group Technique
Synectics
Written Projections
Group Processing
Reflection
Teaching of Skills
Outcomes of the Working Stage
Unaware Olga
Questions
Reflection
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
7 Adjourning or Closing a Group
Chapter Overview
Preparing for Closing a Group
Ernie Tries to End a Group
Questions
Reflection
Effects on Individuals of Ending a Group
Premature Closing of a Group
Premature Closing of the Group as a Whole
Premature Closing Initiated by Group Members
Edith’s Exit
Questions
Preventing Premature Closing
Penny’s Project
Questions
Reflection
Closing of Group Sessions
Member Summarization
Leader Summarization
Samantha’s Summary
Questions
Rounds
Robin Makes the Rounds
Questions
Dyads
Scaling Activities
Written Reactions
Reflection
Rating Sheets
Homework
Reflection
Final Closing of a Group
Capping Skills in Closings
Reflection
Problems in Closings of Groups
Denial
Transference
The Group That Would Not Die
Questions
Countertransference
Handling the Closing of a Group Correctly
Follow-up Sessions
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
Part 2 Diversity, Social Justice, Creativity, and Ethical/Legal Aspects of Groups
8 Diversity and Social Justice in Group Work
Chapter Overview
A Brief Historical Overview of Diversity and Social Justice in Groups
Deidra Diverges from Diversity
Questions
Stages of Social Justice
Challenges of Culturally Diverse Groups
Reflection
Myths about Multicultural Groups
Myra’s Myths and Mindsets
Questions
Goals of Diverse and Multicultural Groups
Reflection
Assessing Cultural Diversity in a Group
Leadership in Culturally Diverse Groups
Edward Enters a Multicultural Group as a Leader
Questions
Working with Different Cultural Populations in Groups
African Americans
Hispanic/Latino/a Americans
Tanya Is Tempted to Betray Her Heritage
Questions
Asian Americans
Reflection
Native American Indians
Arab Americans
Reflection
European Americans
Groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex Individuals
Gloria Joins a Group
Questions
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
9 Specialty Groups and Creativity in Groups
Chapter Overview
Specialty Groups
Groups for Health Care Providers and Health Care Consumers
Groups for Military Personnel and Their Families
Reflection
New Mothers’ Groups
Involuntary and Mandated Groups
Anger and Aggression Management Groups
Andy and the Anger Management Group
Questions
Cancer Support Groups
Telephone Groups
Online Groups
Tom the Techie
Questions
Trauma Stress Groups
Reflection
Groups for Individuals with Disabilities
Adventure Groups
Prevention Groups
Groups for Depression
Achievement Groups
Pauline and the Preventive Group Adventure
Questions
Ex-offender Reintegration Groups
Creativity in Groups
DeBono’s Six Hats Approach to Creativity
Reflection
Eberle’s SCAMPER Model of Creativity
Sally Substitutes SCAMPER in Place of Her Usual Style
Questions
Sawyer’s Zig Zag Model of Creativity
The Scamper, Six Hats, and Zig Zag Approaches of Working with Groups as a Whole
Forming Scenario
SCAMPER Approach
Six Hats Approach
Zig Zag Approach
Storming Scenario
SCAMPER Approach
Six Hats Approach
Zig Zag Approach
Reflection
Norming Scenario
SCAMPER Approach
Six Hats Approach
Zig Zag Approach
Performing Scenario
SCAMPER Approach
Six Hats Approach
Zig Zag Approach
Adjourning Scenario
SCAMPER Approach
Six Hats Approach
Zig Zag Approach
Beau Balances a Counseling Group
Questions
Creative Exercises for Different Group Stages
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
10 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Working with Groups
Chapter Overview
The Nature of Ethics and Ethical Codes
Reflection
Sunny’s Sad Situation
Questions
Major Ethical Issues in Group Work
Training of Group Leaders
Screening of Potential Group Members
Rights of Group Members
Confidentiality
Reflection
Personal Relationships Between Group Members and Leaders
Dual/Multiple Relationships
Personal Relationships Among Group Members
Uses of Group Techniques
Jerry Puts Gimmicks into Gear
Questions
Leaders’ Values
Referrals
Records
Closings and Follow-Up
Lars and Loss
Questions
Reflection
Making Ethical Decisions
Promoting Ethical Principles in Groups
Training Group Leaders
Reflection
Continuing Education and Peer Supervision
Responding to Complaints of Unethical Behavior
Hostile Henry Strikes Again
Questions
Legal Issues in Groups
Community, State, and National Standards
Legal Action
Phyllis Becomes a Plaintiff
Questions
Reflection
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
Part 3 Groups Throughout the Life Span
11 Groups for Children
Chapter Overview
Types of Groups for Children
Reflection
Group Guidance for Elementary/Middle School Children
Abdul’s Activity
Questions
Group Counseling Within the Schools
Reflection
Group Guidance and Counseling in Community Settings
Sadie’s Seasonal Affective Disorder Group
Questions
Setting Up Groups for Children
Nonverbal Versus Verbal Communication
Group Structure and Materials
Reflection
Recruiting Members and Screening
Group Session Length and Number in Group
Gender and Age Issues
Fred Tries to Form a Children’s Group for Children Who Are Being Bullied
Questions
Role of the Leader in Children’s Groups
Claire Chooses an Approach
Questions
Studies on the Outcomes of Children’s Groups
Reflection
Strengths and Limitations of Using Groups With Children
Reflection
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
12 Groups for Adolescents
Chapter Overview
Reflection
Types of Groups for Adolescents
Developmental Psychoeducational Groups
Oscar’s Career Exploration Group
Questions
Nondevelopmental Counseling/Psychotherapy Groups
Reflection
Pete’s Pregroup Preparation
Questions
Setting Up Groups for Adolescents
Nonverbal Versus Verbal Communication
Reflection
Group Structure and Materials
Lydia’s Lyrics
Questions
Recruiting Members and Screening
Group Session Length and Number in Group
Gender and Age Issues
Agnes’s Adolescent Group
Questions
Role of the Leader in Adolescent Groups
Reflection
Problems in Adolescent Groups
Outright Disruptiveness
Hesitancy to Engage with Others
Polarization
Monopolizing
Mathew the Mouth
Questions
Inappropriate Risk Taking
Overactivity or Giddiness
Reflection
Studies on the Outcomes of Groups for Adolescents
Strengths and Limitations of Using Groups With Adolescents
Strengths
Limitations
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
13 Groups for Adults
Chapter Overview
Types of Groups for Adults
Reflection
Setting Up Groups for Adults
Lee Lets the Rules Slide By
Questions
Role of the Leader in Groups for Adults
Studies on the Outcomes of Groups for Adults
Groups for College Students
Reflection
Groups for Adults in Midlife
Janelle Takes Her Group on a Hike
Questions
Groups for Men and Women
Groups for Men
Reflection
Groups for Women
Amy Confronts Her Anger
Questions
Groups for Couples, Families, and Divorced, Widowed, and Remarried Individuals
Parent Education Groups
Reflection
Couples and Family Group Therapy
Groups for Divorced and Widowed Individuals
David Deals with His Divorce
Questions
Groups for Remarried Individuals
Groups for Adult Offenders and Individuals with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Groups for Adult Offenders
Reflection
Groups for Individuals with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Strengths and Limitations of Using Groups with Adults
Strengths
Limitations
Carl and the Cancer Support Group
Questions
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
14 Groups for Older Adults
Chapter Overview
Reflection
Types of Groups for Older Adults
Psychoeducational and Task/Work Groups
Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups
Betty and the Books
Questions
Reflection
Thelma Sets Up a Group for Therapy
Question
Inez Goes on the Internet
Questions
Setting up Groups for Older Adults
Reflection
Role of the Leader in Groups for Older Adults
Dora Confronts Death
Questions
Studies on the Outcomes of Groups for Older Adults
Reflection
Groups for Caregivers for Older Adults
Reflection
Strengths and Limitations of Groups for Older Adults
Strengths
Joe and the Gym
Questions
Limitations
Reflection
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
Part 4 Theoretical Approaches to Groups and a History of Group Development
15 Reality Therapy, Adlerian, and Person-Centered Groups
Chapter Overview
Reality Therapy Groups
Premises of Reality Therapy Groups
Practice of Reality Therapy in a Group
Alfred Practices Original Reality Therapy
Questions
Reflections
Role of the Reality Therapy Group Leader
Desired Outcome of Reality Therapy Groups
Raquel Becomes a Reality Therapy Leader
Questions
Evaluation of Reality Therapy Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Adlerian Groups
Premises of Adlerian Groups
Reflections
Practice of Adlerian Theory in a Group
Role of the Adlerian Group Leader
Alicia Acts “As If”
Questions
Desired Outcome of Adlerian Groups
Reflection
Evaluation of Adlerian Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Willie Wonders What To Do
Questions
Learning More
Person-Centered Groups
Premises of Person-Centered Groups
Reflections
Practice of Person-Centered Theory in a Group
Reflection
Role of the Person-Centered Group Leader
Carey Experiences the Climate
Questions
Desired Outcome of Person-Centered Groups
Evaluation of Person-Centered Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
16 Existential, Gestalt, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Transactional Analysis (TA) Groups
Chapter Overview
Existential Groups
Premises of Existential Groups
Practice of Existential Theory in a Group
Reflection
Role of the Existential Group Leader
Desired Outcome of Existential Groups
Reflection
Mason Finds Meaning
Questions
Evaluation of Existential Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Gestalt Groups
Premises of Gestalt Groups
Reflection
Practice of Gestalt Theory in a Group
Lexie Leads a Gestalt Group
Questions
Ed Agonizes Over Unfinished Business
Questions
Gerard Has a Gestalt Experience
Questions
Role of the Gestalt Group Leader
Desired Outcome of Gestalt Groups
Evaluation of Gestalt Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Groups
Premises of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Groups
Practice of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy in a Group
Reflection
The REBT Viewpoint
Teaching Clients the ABCs of REBT
Giving Clients Feedback
Role of the Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Group Leader
Carlos Learns to Calm Down
Questions
Desired Outcome of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Groups
Evaluation of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Reflection
Learning More
Transactional Analysis Groups
Premises of Transactional Analysis Groups
Reflection
Practice of Transactional Analysis in a Group
Therapeutic Contracts
Classical Contracts
Redecision Contracts
Role of the Transactional Analysis Group Leader
Desired Outcome of Transactional Analysis Groups
Thomas and the TA Group
Questions
Evaluation of Transactional Analysis Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
17 Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodrama Groups
Chapter Overview
Solution-Focused Groups
Premise of Solution-Focused Groups
Practice of Solution-Focused Groups
Reflection
Reflection
Let the “Why?” Die
Questions
Role of the Solution-Focused Group Leader
Reflection
Desired Outcome of Solution-Focused Groups
Evaluation of Solution-Focused Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Narrative Therapy Groups
Premise of Narrative Therapy Groups
Emma and the Externalization of Alienation
Questions
Practice of Narrative Therapy in Groups
Externalization of the Problem
Reflection
Influence (Effect) of the Problem on the Individual
Influence (Effect) of the Individual on the Problem
Raising Dilemmas
Predicting Setbacks
Using Questions
Letters
Celebrations and Certificates
Role of the Narrative Therapy Group Leader
Moving Past Delinquency
Question
Desired Outcome of Narrative Therapy Groups
Evaluation of Narrative Therapy Groups
Strengths
Limitation
Learning More
Psychodrama Groups
Premise of Psychodrama Groups
Reflection
Practice of Psychodrama in a Group
A Shortcut to Resolution
Questions
Role of the Psychodrama Group Leader
Monique Delivers a Monologue
Questions
Desired Outcome of Psychodrama Groups
Evaluation of Psychodrama Groups
Strengths
Limitations
Learning More
Summary and Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
18 History of Group Work
Chapter Overview
History of Group Work
Uses of Groups Before 1900
Reflection
Growth of Work with Groups: 1900 to the Present
1900 to 1909
1910 to 1919
1920 to 1929
1930 to 1939
Wanda Wonders Why
Questions
1940 to 1949
Reflection
1950 to 1959
1960 to 1969
Insensitive Irene
Questions
1970 to 1979
Reflection
1980 to 1989
1990 to 1999
Fred and the Focus Group
Questions
2000 to the Present: Group Work Now
Social Justice
Reflection
Training and Education
Reflection
Technology
Teresa Uses Technology
Questions
Research
Brief Group Work
Standards
The Future of Group Work
Penelope and the Power of the Group
Questions
Key Events in the History of Group Work
Appendix Some Prominent Self-Help Group Organizations
Glossary
References
Name Index
Samuel Gladding is a Professor of Counseling at Wake Forest University as well as a Fellow and a past president of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Gladding is the author of a number of Pearson books including Family Therapy: History, Theories and Practice, 7th Edition (2019) and Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession, 8th Edition (2018). Gladding is also the author of several American Counseling Association texts, including the Counseling Dictionary, 4th Edition (2018) and the Creative Arts in Counseling, 5th Edition (2016). In addition to writing, Dr. Gladding has been a Fulbright Specialist to China and Turkey, and has taught counseling courses in Austria, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, Ireland and Estonia. He has taken students to study mental health and creativity in South Africa and Denmark and has researched the relationship between humor and mental health at Oxford. Gladding is married to Claire Tillson Gladding, and they are the parents of adult children.
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