Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures

by Robert C. Berg, Garry L. Landreth, Kevin A. Fall

Overview

This new third edition of Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures adds depth to a respected text which has been used as a primary resource for traditional courses in group counseling. Providing a thorough discussion of the rationale for using group counseling, this edition looks at the differing approaches of each author to group counseling, outlines practical suggestions on the skills needed for effective facilitation of groups, and gives guidelines for forming a group and solutions to common problems. Within this third edition, the authors add depth to what has served as a respected overview, introductory text. In addition, the authors place much emphasis on concerns specific to working with the elderly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032494920
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/15/2024
Edition description:	7th ed.
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Robert C. Berg, EdD, is professor emeritus at the University of North Texas.

Garry L. Landreth, EdD, is regents’ professor and founding director of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.

Kevin A. Fall, PhD, is professor of counseling and program coordinator in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology at Texas State University.

Table of Contents

Preface to Third Edition. Preface to Second Edition. Acknowledgements. Rationale and History of Group Counseling. Our Theories of Group Counseling. Holistic Leadership Training. The Group Leader's Internal Experience. Initiating a Counseling Group. Problems and Intervention Techniques in Group Counseling. Typical Issues in Group Counseling. Maintaining a Group: Process and Development. Termination, Evaluation and Follow-up. Group Counseling of Children and Adolescents. Filial Therapy, Families, and Relationship Groups. Group Counseling with Specific Populations. Appendix A: A Primer of Group Counseling Terminology. Appendix B: Association for Specialists in Group Work: Professional Standards for the Training of Group Workers. Appendix C: Group Leader Competencies. Index. About the Authors.

What People are Saying About This

Eric Schmidt

I've waited for a new edition for quite some time... I think Berg, Landreth, and Fall provide a philosophical stance on group counseling that lacks in other mechanistic books, which makes it even more important in terms of its role in maintaining a true process-oriented style...this is informative, clear, and experiential in its message. (Eric Schmidt, Texas State University - 2004)

Editorial Reviews

The book provides a solid grounding in the history and theory of group counseling . . . . The authors have shown great respect for the group processes by providing counselors with much useful information on the methods and techniques of group counseling and on the personal experience of leading a group as well.

Counseling Today

A text for traditional courses in group counseling. Looks at the rationale for group counseling, different approaches, and skills needed for effective facilitation of groups, and gives guidelines for forming a group and solutions for common problems. This third edition offers a reader-friendly format, a detailed chronology, a glossary, and expanded coverage of major theoretical approaches, ethical issues, and children and adolescents. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures is my go-to group counseling text. I’ve used it as a core text in my master’s group counseling course for several years. It is an accessible text that my students actually enjoy reading, and provides a great balance of important theoretical concepts with practical strategies. The authors write with humor and empathy, which helps the students relate to the material quite easily."
George McMahon, PhD, assistant professor, School Counseling program, University of Georgia

"This book emphasizes the skills necessary for effective group leadership and contains a wealth of information for beginning group workers. It is an up-to-date effort to broaden the needed discussion on diversity and social justice in group work. The expanded chapter on co-leadership is welcome and informative, especially for students who may find themselves in co-leadership situations. I particularly appreciate the practical and clear examples the authors provide for both beginning and advanced group workers."
Delini M. Fernando, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, associate professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Oklahoma

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