Group Techniques

by Corey, Gerald; Corey, Marianne Schneider; Callanan, Patrick; Russell, J. Michael

• ISBN13: 9780534612672
• ISBN10: 0534612679
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-24
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Far more than a recipe book of techniques that readers can pull out at the right time, this book encourages readers not only to use techniques sensitively and creatively in their own groups, but also 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 readers with 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. Types of techniques presented in the book include creating trust, dealing with resistance, starting a session, working with dreams, working with intense emotions, and ending a session.

Table of Contents

The Role of Techniques	1	(22)
Introduction	2	(1)
Avoiding the Misuse of Techniques	2	(3)
The Therapeutic Relationship	5	(1)
Choosing Techniques for Various Types of Groups	6	(5)
Introducing Techniques	11	(1)
In a Nutshell	12	(8)
Concluding Comments	20	(1)
Questions and Activities	20	(3)
Ethical Issues in Using Group Techniques	23	(17)
Introduction	24	(1)
The Leader as a Person	24	(3)
The Leader's Motivations and Theoretical Stance	27	(2)
Group Preparation and Norms	29	(1)
Using Techniques as Avoidance Devices	30	(2)
Avoiding Undue Pressure	32	(4)
Using Physical Techniques	36	(1)
Competence in Using Group Techniques	37	(1)
Concluding Comments	38	(1)
Questions and Activities	38	(2)
Techniques for Forming Groups	40	(29)
Introduction	41	(1)
Getting Groups Established	41	(6)
Recruiting Members	47	(1)
Screening and Selecting Members	47	(2)
Conducting a Preliminary Group Session	49	(2)
Preparing Parents of Minors	51	(1)
Setting Goals	51	(7)
Preparing Members to Get the Most from a Group	58	(8)
Preparing Leaders	66	(1)
Concluding Comments	67	(1)
Questions and Activities	67	(2)
Techniques for the Initial Stage	69	(23)
Introduction	70	(1)
Characteristics of the Initial Stage	70	(1)
Physical Arrangements and Settings	71	(1)
Getting Acquainted	72	(2)
Focusing Members	74	(2)
Creating Trust	76	(4)
Addressing Initial Resistance	80	(4)
Starting a Session	84	(1)
Ending a Session	85	(1)
Member Self-Evaluation	86	(2)
Leader Self-Evaluation	88	(1)
Concluding Comments	89	(1)
Questions and Activities	89	(1)
Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook	90	(2)
Techniques for the Transition Stage	92	(37)
Introduction	93	(1)
Characteristics of the Transition Stage	93	(1)
Dealing with Defensive Behaviors	94	(4)
Dealing with Members Who Display Difficult Behaviors	98	(8)
Dealing with Conflict	106	(3)
Exploring Common Fears and Resistance	109	(10)
Working with Challenges to Leaders	119	(6)
Concluding Comments	125	(1)
Questions and Activities	126	(2)
Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook	128	(1)
Techniques for the Working Stage	129	(34)
Introduction	130	(1)
Characteristics of the Working Stage	130	(4)
Working with Emerging Themes	134	(6)
Working with Intense Emotions in All Members Simultaneously	140	(2)
Working with Dreams	142	(2)
Working with Projections and Other Problems of Self-Awareness	144	(13)
Concluding Comments	157	(1)
Questions and Activities	158	(2)
Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook	160	(3)
Techniques for the Final Stage	163	(20)
Introduction	164	(1)
Ending a Session	165	(5)
Terminating a Group	170	(6)
Continuing Assessment and Follow-Up	176	(1)
Evaluating a Group	177	(2)
Concluding Comments	179	(1)
Questions and Activities	180	(2)
Guide to Using Evolution of a Group Video and Workbook	182	(1)
Suggested Readings	183	(4)
Appendix A ASGW ``Best Practice Guidelines''	187	(5)
Appendix B Professional Organizations of Interest to Group Workers	192	(3)
Index	195