Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures

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

Overview

First published in 1979, Group Counseling has consistently been a widely used and praised text, providing both novice and experienced counselors with a framework from which to expand group counseling skills and knowledge.

This revised seventh edition offers a reader-friendly and engaging journey through the group process that is congruent with CACREP standards and the 2021 Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) practice standards and grounded in the most cutting-edge research and theory. The authors present a thorough discussion of the rationale for using group counseling with an emphasis on the group's role as a preventive environment and as a setting for self-discovery. The book examines the group facilitator's internal frame of reference and ways to overcome initial anxiety about leading groups, and also explores typical problems in the development, facilitation, and termination of the group process and provides suggested solutions. Individual chapters are included to explore the application of group counseling with children and adolescents. New additions include a thoroughly revised chapter on diversity competencies and the importance of social justice, along with expanded sections on group assessment and co-leadership, as well as increased use of sample group dialogue to highlight content and process dynamics.

Educators and students of graduate group courses in counseling, social work, and psychology will find this new edition seamlessly blends new research and theory with the best elements from past editions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040176177
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/15/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert C. Berg is professor emeritus at the University of North Texas and visiting professor at Southern Methodist University.

Garry L. Landreth is internationally known for his writings and work in promoting the development of child-centered play therapy. He is a regents professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education and founder of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.

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

Table of Contents

1. History and Rationale of Group Counseling 2. Diversity and Social Justice in Group Work 3. Group Work and Theory 4. Ethics and Leadership Training 5. Leadership Styles, Skills, and Functions 6. The Group Leader's Internal Experience 7. Co-Leadership: Rationale and Implementation 8. The Steps for Initiating a Group 9. Maintaining a Group: Process and Development 10. Working Effectively with Resistance in Groups 11. Evaluating the Leader and the Group 12. Group Counseling of Children 13. Group Counseling with Adolescents Appendix A. ASGW Best Practices Guidelines Appendix B. ASGW Professional Standards for the Training of Group Workers Appendix C. Assessment of Group Counselor's Compentencies Appendix D. Typical Issues in Group Counseling Appendix E. Association for Specialists in Group Work: Multicultural and Social Justice Competence Principles for Group Workers

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, clinical associate professor and department head, Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, 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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