The expert authors provide a fresh approach for this new edition designed for beginning leaders. It is highly
pragmatic and covers the foundations, stages, and issues of group work.

With few exceptions, each chapter contains a combination of research, theory, and practical information pertinent to the role of the group work specialist. The book provides an overview of six theoretical approaches and their applications to group work. It shows how one might select and utilize individual theories to serve the purposes and goals of any group.

You’ll find comprehensive discussions on task/work groups, psychotherapy groups, and guidance/psychoeducational groups. Practical guidelines and a warm, lucid writing style is just part of what makes this text so helpful to students and professionals.

The text features chapters on working with many different populations in schools, mental health settings, and rehabilitation environments. Addictions, loss, elderly, and gay, lesbian, and bisexual groups are all covered. Special sections on ethical and legal considerations, diversity issues, and the efficacy of group work make this book the perfect choice for those entering the field of group counseling.

 Special Features

• Foundational information dealing with historical, definitive, theoretical, practical, and research perspectives for all types of group work
• A conceptual frame of reference for dealing with the needs of special populations
• Provides powerful guidelines and procedures to assist in developing and strengthening self-enhancement in group members
• Professional, ethical, and multicultural issues that have applications to the counselor, clients, and the process of group work

 Contents

Part One: Foundations for Group Work
1. Group Work: An Introduction
2. Group Work: Stages and Issues
3. Group Work: Elements of Effective Leadership
4. Group Work: Theories and Applications
Part Two: Professional Issues
5. The Efficacy of Group Work
5. Approaches to Evaluating Groups
7. Group Work: Ethical/Legal Considerations
8. Diversity Issues in Group Work
Part Three: Specialty Groups
9. Task/Work Groups
10. Guidance/Psychoeducational Groups
11. Psychotherapy Groups
Part Four: Group Work in Specific Settings
12. Groups in Schools
13. Groups in Mental Health Settings
14. Groups in Rehabilitation Settings
Part Five: GroJune 29, 2008roup Work: Loss
16. Group Work: Addictions
17. Group Work: The Elderly and Their Caregivers
18. Group Work: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Clients