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Theory and Practice of Group Counseling

By Dr. Gerald Corey

10th Edition © 2023
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Provide students with an in-depth overview of the ten group counseling theories with Corey's best-selling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING, 10E. Using a clear, straightforward writing style, this edition illustrates how to put these theories into practice and even guides students in developing their own frameworks for effective group counseling with a syntheses of various aspects of the theories. New learning objectives and a consistent chapter structure help students easily grasp each theoretical concept and its relationship to group practice. This edition also highlights the latest developments and most recent literature from the field with new and expanded information on accreditations, ethics and cultural sensitivity. A new video series, Group Theories in Action, provides video segments that correspond to Chapters 6-15 and reinforce a strong understanding of each approach.

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Provide students with an in-depth overview of the ten group counseling theories with Corey's best-selling THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING, 10E. Using a clear, straightforward writing style, this edition illustrates how to put these theories into practice and even guides students in developing their own frameworks for effective group counseling with a syntheses of various aspects of the theories. New learning objectives and a consistent chapter structure help students easily grasp each theoretical concept and its relationship to group practice. This edition also highlights the latest developments and most recent literature from the field with new and expanded information on accreditations, ethics and cultural sensitivity. A new video series, Group Theories in Action, provides video segments that correspond to Chapters 6-15 and reinforce a strong understanding of each approach.

MEANINGFUL CONTENT LINKS THEORY TO SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE. This extremely popular, best-selling text enables students to integrate approaches to develop their own frameworks for effective group counseling. Each theory chapter follows a consistent outline that equips students to easily compare and contrast different theoretical approaches across chapters. Each theory chapter also clearly demonstrates how the theory is used effectively in group practice.

NUMEROUS EXAMPLES AND APPLICATIONS DEMONSTRATE HOW THEORIES ARE APPLIED. This edition continues to provide engaging examples, practical applications and clear connections that demonstrate how theory links to practice.

PART THREE, "APPLICATION AND INTEGRATION," INCLUDES A CHAPTER FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY ON PRACTICAL APPLICATION. This edition's chapter on comparisons, contrasts and integration (Ch. 16) features an integrative model of group counseling that illustrates how theories and approaches can be combined into a practical and unique synthesis.

VALUABLE CONTENT DETAILS THE TYPES OF DILEMMAS GROUP LEADERS IN COUNSELING OFTEN FACE. Insights within this edition's chapter on ethical and professional issues in group practice (Ch. 3) candidly introduces students to common dilemmas that group leaders encounter. Helpful content also provides suggestions for reducing the chance of malpractice actions.

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Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1. Basic Elements of Group Process: An Overview
Part 2. Theoretical Approaches to Group Counseling
Part 3. Integration and Application
Media Index

Part 1. Basic Elements of Group Process: An Overview

Chapter 1. Introduction to Group Work
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Increased Interest in Group Work ↗
Overview of the Counseling Group ↗
Goals ↗
Advantages ↗
Value for Specific Populations ↗
Other Types of Groups ↗
Group Psychotherapy ↗
Psychoeducational Groups ↗
Task-Facilitation Groups ↗
Brief Group Work ↗
Group Counseling in a Multicultural Context ↗
Perspectives on Multicultural Group Counseling ↗
Some Guidelines for Serving Multicultural Populations ↗
Chapter 2. Group Leadership
The Group Leader as a Person
Personality and Character
A Concluding Comment
Special Problems and Issues for Beginning Group Leaders
Initial Anxiety
Self-Disclosure
Group Leadership Skills
Active Listening
Don’t Overwhelm Yourself!
Special Skills for Opening and Closing Group Sessions
Procedures for Opening a Group Session
Procedures for Closing a Group Session
Becoming a Diversity-Competent Group Counselor
Beliefs and Attitudes
Developing Your Group Leadership Style
The Role of Research in the Practice of Group Work
The History of Group Work Research
Group Practitioners’ Perceptions of Research in Group Work
Evidence-Based Practice in Group Work
Developing a Research Orientation
Chapter 3. Ethical and Professional Issues in Group Practice
Rights of Group Participants
A Basic Right: Informed Consent
Issues in Involuntary Groups
Freedom to Leave a Group
Freedom from Coercion and Undue Pressure
Right to Confidentiality
Online Therapy Groups
Psychological Risks in Groups
Ethics of Group Leaders’ Actions
Socializing among Group Members
Impact of the Leader’s Values on the Group
Religious and Spiritual Values in Group Counseling
Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling
Becoming Aware of Your Cultural Values
Transcending Cultural Encapsulation
Uses and Misuses of Group Techniques
Group Leader Competence
Determining One’s Own Level of Competence
Professional Training Standards for Group Counselors
Three Important Adjuncts to the Training of Group Counselors
Experiential and Didactic Training for Group Counselors
Teaching Group Counseling Virtually
My Journey toward Becoming a Group Work Specialist
Liability and Malpractice
Chapter 4. Early Stages in the Development of a Group
Stage 1: Pregroup Issues—Formation of the Group
Announcing a Group and Recruiting Members
Screening and Selecting Group Members
Practical Concerns in the Formation of a Group
The Uses of a Pregroup Meeting or the Initial Session
Multicultural Considerations in Preparing Members for a Group Experience
Guidelines for Orientation and Preparation of Members
Summary of Pregroup Issues
Stage 2: Initial Stage—Orientation and Exploration
Characteristics of the Initial Stage
Primary Tasks of the Initial Stage: Inclusion and Identity
The Foundation of the Group: Trust
Role of the Group Leader at the Initial Stage
Summary of the Initial Stage
Stage 3: Transition Stage—Dealing with Reluctance
Characteristics of the Transition Stage
Difficult Group Member, or Difficult Group Leader?
Dealing with Your Own Reactions to Problematic Behaviors
Summary of the Transition Stage
Concluding Comments
Chapter 5. Later Stages in the Development of a Group
Stage 4: Working Stage—Cohesion and Productivity
Development of Group Cohesion
Characteristics of an Effective Working Group
Therapeutic Factors of a Group
Trust and Acceptance
Summary of the Working Stage
Stage Characteristics
Stage 5: Final Stage—Consolidation and Termination
Effective Ways of Terminating a Group
Dealing with Feelings
Summary of the Final Stage
Stage Characteristics
Stage 6: Postgroup Issues—Evaluation and Follow-Up
Evaluating the Process and Outcomes of a Group
The Follow-Up Group Session
Concluding Comments
References and Suggested Readings for Part One

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