This book describes how to develop and use techniques in group counseling in any human services field, from counseling psychology to social work. It covers the role of group techniques, the therapeutic relationship, ethical issues, techniques for forming groups, and specific techniques for the different stages of group work. This edition incorporates explanations of the therapeutic rationale for various techniques and links them to theoretical approaches described in Theory and Practice of Group Counseling. It has more on incorporating contextual variables, especially multicultural and social justice perspectives. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
More than a recipe book of techniques that group leaders can pull out at the right time, this book encourages readers to use techniques sensitively and creatively in their own groups, and to go one step further to invent their own techniques. The authors draw on their combined experiences as teachers, as consultants to mental-health professionals, and as private practitioners to provide a realistic approach to group work. Emphasizing that techniques are means, not ends, the book is designed to enhance the group leader's ability to generate a therapeutic and human rapport between leader and members.
Preface |
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1 The Role of Techniques |
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Using Techniques Effectively |
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The Therapeutic Relationship |
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5 | (1) |
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Choosing Techniques for Various Types of Groups |
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Adapting Group Techniques to the Client's Cultural Context |
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9 | (3) |
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12 | (3) |
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15 | (7) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (3) |
2 Ethical Issues in Using Group Techniques |
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28 | (1) |
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Group Preparation and Norms |
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Using Techniques as Avoidance Devices |
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33 | (2) |
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35 | (3) |
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Using Physical Techniques |
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Competence in Using Group Techniques |
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3 Techniques for Forming Groups |
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43 | (22) |
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44 | (1) |
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Getting Groups Established |
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44 | (1) |
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Techniques for Various Types of Groups |
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45 | (1) |
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Screening and Selecting Members |
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Conducting a Preliminary Group Session |
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48 | (3) |
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Preparing Parents of Minors |
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51 | (1) |
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51 | (5) |
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Preparing Members to Get the Most from a Group |
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4 Techniques for the Initial Stage |
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Characteristics of the Initial Stage |
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Physical Arrangements and Settings |
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Addressing Initial Reluctance and Ambivalence |
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5 Techniques for the Transition Stage |
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Characteristics of the Transition Stage |
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Dealing with Defensive Behaviors |
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Dealing with Members Who Present Difficult Behaviors |
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Working with Challenges to Leaders |
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125 | (4) |
6 Techniques for the Working Stage |
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Characteristics of the Working Stage |
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Working with Emerging Themes |
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Working with Projections and Other Problems of Self-Awareness |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (5) |
7 Techniques for the Final Stage |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (5) |
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Continuing Assessment and Follow-Up |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (2) |
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183 | (2) |
Suggested Readings |
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Appendix A |
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Appendix B |
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Appendix C |
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Index |
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Gerald Corey, Ed.D., ABPP, is professor emeritus of human services and counseling at California State University at Fullerton. Presently, he is a distinguished visiting professor of counseling at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, where he teaches intensive courses in counseling theories, group counseling and ethics. He received his doctorate in counseling from the University of Southern California and was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters from National Louis University. Dr. Gerald Corey is a diplomate in counseling psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology), a licensed psychologist and a National Certified Counselor. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 17, Counseling Psychology and Division 49, Group Psychotherapy), the American Counseling Association and the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Both Gerald and Marianne Corey have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mental Health Counselors Association as well as the Eminent Career Award from the Association for Specialists in Group Work. In addition, he received the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award from California State University at Fullerton and the Thomas Hohenshil National Publications Award from the American Counseling Association. He is the author or co-author of 15 textbooks in counseling currently in print, along with more than 60 journal articles and book chapters. Several of his books have been translated into other languages. THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY has been translated into Arabic, Indonesian, Portuguese, Turkish, Korean and Chinese. THEORY OF PRACTICE AND GROUP COUNSELING has been translated into Korean, Chinese, Spanish and Russian. ISSUES AND ETHICS IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS has been translated into Korean, Japanese and Chinese. Marianne Schneider Corey is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and is a National Certified Counselor. Marianne has been actively involved in providing training and supervision workshops in group process for human-services students and professionals; she regularly facilitates a self-exploration group for graduate students in counseling and co-facilitates weeklong residential workshops in personal growth. With Jerry, Marianne has conducted workshops in various countries. Patrick Callanan is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Santa Ana, California, and a National Certified Counselor. In his private practice he works with individuals, couples, and families. Patrick is on the part-time faculty of the Human Services Program at California State University at Fullerton, where he regularly teaches the internship course. He also offers his time each year to the university to assist in training and supervising group leaders, and co-teaches an undergraduate course in ethical and professional issues. J. Michael Russell is professor of philosophy and human services at California State University at Fullerton, a psychoanalyst in private practice, and a core faculty member and training analyst of the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute. He has been leading workshops and teaching courses in personal growth since 1971, when he obtained his doctorate in philosophy from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He became a National Certified Counselor in 1984, a registered Research Psychoanalyst in 1985, and a Graduate Psychoanalyst in 1988. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Counseling Association and the Association for Specialists in Group Work.