Reissued 1990. Originally published in 1985 by Charles Merrill Publishing. Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-415) and index.
Contents:
Introduction to group counseling -- Psychodynamic group work -- Transactional analysis -- Gestalt group work -- The basic encounter group of Carl Rogers 00 Rational-emotive group work -- Behavioral counseling in groups -- An introduction to group dynamics -- Organization and maintenance of a group -- Group leadership -- A framework for planning and assessment -- Group work with disabled and disadvantaged persons -- Group work with children and adolescents -- Family counseling -- Marital counseling in groups -- Vocational development groups -- Skill training groups.
Summary:
"The goal of this book is to present introductory material about group counseling and psychotherapy to the beginning student and those who are relatively new to the field. The organization is from the general to the specific. I believe interpersonal conditions, best explicated by Carl Rogers, form the foundation for successful group work in most situations. Systems theory provides a general frame of reference because it stimulates comprehension of human behavior at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, and community levels"--preface.
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