Group techniques / Gerald Corey ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Corey, Gerald.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Group relations training.

Psychotherapy, Group--methods.

Counseling--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Psychotherapy, Group--methods.

Counseling--methods.

Physical Description:

xvii, 200 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, [2004]

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Role of Techniques 1

Avoiding the Misuse of Techniques 2

The Therapeutic Relationship 5

Choosing Techniques for Various Types of Groups 6

Chapter 2 Ethical Issues in Using Group Techniques 23

The Leader as a Person 24

The Leader's Motivations and Theoretical Stance 27

Group Preparation and Norms 29

Using Techniques as Avoidance Devices 30

Avoiding Undue Pressure 32

Using Physical Techniques 36

Competence in Using Group Techniques 37

Chapter 3 Techniques for Forming Groups 40

Getting Groups Established 41

Recruiting Members 47

Screening and Selecting Members 47

Conducting a Preliminary Group Session 49

Preparing Parents of Minors 51

Setting Goals 51

Preparing Members to Get the Most from a Group 58

Preparing Leaders 66

Chapter 4 Techniques for the Initial Stage 69

Characteristics of the Initial Stage 70

Physical Arrangements and Settings 71

Getting Acquainted 72

Focusing Members 74

Creating Trust 76

Addressing Initial Resistance 80

Starting a Session 84

Ending a Session 85

Member Self-Evaluation 86

Leader Self-Evaluation 88

Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook 90

Chapter 5 Techniques for the Transition Stage 92

Characteristics of the Transition Stage 93

Dealing with Defensive Behaviors 94

Dealing with Members Who Display Difficult Behaviors 98

Dealing with Conflict 106

Exploring Common Fears and Resistance 109

Working with Challenges to Leaders 119

Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook 128

Chapter 6 Techniques for the Working Stage 129

Characteristics of the Working Stage 130

Working with Emerging Themes 134

Working with Intense Emotions in All Members Simultaneously 140

Working with Dreams 142

Working with Projections and Other Problems of Self-Awareness 144

Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook 160

Chapter 7 Techniques for the Final Stage 163

Ending a Session 165

Terminating a Group 170

Continuing Assessment and Follow-Up 176

Evaluating a Group 177

Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook 182

Appendix A ASGW "Best Practice Guidelines" 187.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-186) and index.

ISBN:

0534612679

OCLC:

51922178