Groups: A Counseling Specialty 8th Edition

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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. Also available with MyLab Counseling By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Counseling organizes all assignments around essential learning outcomes and the CACREP standards – enabling easy course alignment and reporting. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Counseling does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Counseling, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Counseling, search for: 0135166861 / 9780135166864 Groups: A Counseling Specialty plus MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 8/e Package consists of: 0135166896 / 9780135166895 Groups: A Counseling Specialty, 8/e 0135198941/ 9780135198940 MyLab Counseling with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Groups: A Counseling Specialty, 8/e BRIEF CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 Types of Groups and Group Work 2 Group Dynamics 3 Effective Group Leadership 4 Forming a Group 5 The Transition Period in a Group:Storming and Norming 6 The Working Stage in a Group: Performing 7 Adjourning or Closing a Group 8 Diversity and Social Justice in Group Work 9 Specialty Groups and Creativity in Groups 10 Ethical and Legal Aspects 1of Working with Groups 11 Groups for Children 12 Groups for Adolescents 13 Groups for Adults 14 Groups for Older Adults 15 Reality Therapy, Adlerian, and Person-Centered Groups 16 Existential, Gestalt, Rational-Emotive 1Behavior Therapy 17 Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy and Psychodrama Groups 18 History of Group Work Some Prominent Self-Help Group Organizations GLOSSARY REFERENCES NAME INDEX SUBJECT INDEX