Handbook of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy

by Janice L. DeLucia-Waack

• ISBN13: 9780761924692
• ISBN10: 0761924698
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-23
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

The Handbook of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy is a comprehensive reference guide for group practitioners and researchers alike. Each chapter reviews the literature and current research as well as offers suggestions for practice in the psycho educational arena, counseling, and therapy groups. The handbook encourages the notion that the field is improved through increased collaboration between researchers and practitioners. Through a review of cutting-edge research and practice, the handbook includes: - 48 chapters by renowned experts in group work - The history and theory of group work - Topics across the lifespan - An entire section on multicultural issues - A variety of clinical problems and settings - Appendices include the Association for Specialists in Group Work Training Standards, Best Practice Standards, and Principles for Diversity-Competent Group Workers The Handbook is divided into seven sections: Current and Historical Perspectives on the Field of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy , reviews and analyzes the many contributions and contributors that have made group counseling and psychotherapy a vital and potent treatment method. The section reviews articles spanning four decades, and outlines the evolution of group themes over the last 100 years. Best Practices in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy uses research, theory, and group counseling experience to provide group leaders and researchers with the most current and best practices in conducting group counseling and psychotherapy. Multicultural Groups follows the ASGW Principles for Diversity-Competent Group Workers and is intended to provide group leaders with essential information about different cultural groups and their world views, perceptions of groups, naturalistic healing methods, suggested group interventions, and implications for groups. Chapters cover Native Americans, Latinos, Asians, African Americans, and disabled persons. Groups Across Settings includes examples of psycho-educational, counseling, and psychotherapy groups in a variety of settings. This section presents readers with theoretical and empirical support for group work in such settings as the Veterans Administration system, university counseling centers, and more. Groups Across the Lifespan consist of chapters across many age groups. For children and adolescents, cognitive and developmental issues are addressed. For adults, socialization and interpersonal issues are addressed, including separate chapters for male and female groups. Finally, a chapter on the elderly deals with cognitive, health, and life review issues. Special Topics Groups presents a continuum of different types of groups used to treat people with interpersonal and developmental issues, such as grief, substance abuse, depression, and others. Each chapter in this section provides definitions and descriptions of the issues along with theoretical and empirical support. Finally, Critical Issues and Emerging Topics attempts to reflect the zeitgeist and provide a glimpse into group interventions for the future. Emerging issues, such as on-line groups, prevention groups, and peer-led mutual help groups receive careful attention and analysis. The Handbook of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy, the most comprehensive reference devoted to this rap

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION - Janice L. DeLucia-Waack, Deborah A. Gerrity, Cynthia R. Kalodner, and Maria T. Riva

Part 1. CURRENT AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE FIELD OF GROUP COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY - Editor: Maria Riva

INTRODUCTION - Maria T. Riva

Ch 1. History of Group Counseling and Psychotherapy - Sally H. Barlow, Addie J. Fuhriman, Gary M. Burlingame

Ch 2. The Importance of Therapeutic Factors: A Typology of Therapeutic Factors Studies - Dennis M. Kivlinghan, Jr., Stacey E. Holmes

Ch 3. Effective Leadership in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy - Maria T. Riva, Maximillian Wachtel, Gina B. Laskey

Ch 4. Process and Outcome in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Perspective - Gary M. Burlingame, Addie Fuhriman, Jennifer Johnson

Part 2. BEST PRACTICES IN GROUPS - Editor: Maria T. Riva

INTRODUCTION - Maria T. Riva

Ch. 5. An Overview of Current Research and Best Practices for Training Beginning Group Leaders - Rex Stockton, D. Keith Morran, Kenin M. Krieger

Ch. 6. Conducting a Group: Guidelines for Choosing and Using Activities - James P. Trotzer

Ch. 7. Effective Leader Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups - D. Keith Morran, Rex Stockton, Martyn Whittingham

Ch. 8. The Effective Use of Processing in Groups - Donald E. Ward, Michele Litchy

Ch. 9. Measurement of Group Process, Dynamics, Climate, Leadership Behaviors and Therapeutic Factors: A Review - Janice L. DeLucia-Waack, Karen H. Bridbord

Ch.10. Effective Supervision of Group Leaders: Current Theory, Research, and Implications for Practice - Janice L. DeLucia-Waack, James Fauth

Ch. 11. Guidelines for Ethical and Legal Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups - Lynn S. Rapin

Part 3. MULTICULTURAL GROUPS - Editor: Janice L. DeLucia-Waack

INTRODUCTION - Janice L. DeLucia-Waack

Ch. 12. Sound of the Drum: Group Counseling with Native Americans - Michael T. Garrett

Ch. 13. An Afrocentric Approach to Counseling Groups with African-Americans - Sherlon P. Brown, Amelia Fleming

Ch. 14. Group Counseling with Asians - Rita Chi-Ying

Ch. 15. Psychoeducational and Counseling Groups with Latinos - Edil Torres Rivera

Ch. 16. Counseling Groups with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Clients - Sharon Horne, Heidi Levitt

Ch. 17. Group Approaches for Persons with Disabilities - Milton Seligman, Laura Marshak

Ch. 18. Guidelines for Facilitating Groups with International College Students - Tow Yee Yaw

Ch. 19. Considerations Related to Racial Identity Development or Group Leaders and Members - Michael D'Andrea

Ch. 20. Language As It Impacts Group Dynamics in Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups - Loan T. Phan, Edil Torres Rivera

Ch. 21. Multicultural Interventions in Groups: The Use of Indigenous Methods - Edil Torres Rivera, Michael T. Garrett, Lori Brown Crutchfiel

Part 4. GROUPS ACROSS SETTINGS - Editor: Cynthia R. Kalodner

INTRODUCTION - Cynthia R. Kalodner

Ch. 22. Group Counseling in Schools - Maria T. Riva, Alaina L. Haub

Ch. 23. Psychological Work with Groups in the Veterans Administration - Les R. Greene, Andrew W. Meisler, David Pilkey, Gregory Alexander, Lucille A. Cardella, Brian C. Sirois, Matthew M. Burg

Ch. 24. Groups in Behavioral Health and Medical Settings - Tim R. Elliott, Patricia Rivera, Emily Tucker

Ch. 25. The Use of Groups in Inpatient Facilities - Denise Emer

Ch. 26. The Use of Groups in College and University Counseling Centers - Elizabeth A. Kincade, Cynthia R. Kalodner

Ch. 27. Building the Foundation for Group Counseling and Psychotherapy in Private Practice - David W. Cramer

Ch. 28. Groups with Offenders and Mandated Clients - Robert D. Morgan

Ch. 29. Groups in the Workplace - Susan A. Wheelan

Ch. 30. Group Counseling and Group Therapy in Mental Health Settings and Health Maintenance Organizations - Marvin W. Clifford

Part 5. GROUPS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN - Editor: Deborah A. Gerrity

INTRODUCTION - Deborah A. Gerrity

Ch. 31. Group Counseling and Psychotherapy Children and Adolescents: Current Practice and Research - Zipora Shechtman

Ch. 32. Practice Trends in Women's Groups: An Inclusive View - Nathalie Kees, Nancy Leech

Ch. 33. Counseling Men in Groups: The Role of Myths, Therapeutic Factors, Leaders, and Rituals in Men's Groups - Michael Andronico, Arthur Horne

Ch. 34. Group Counseling with Older Adults - Donna A. Henderson, Samuel T. Gladding

Part 6. SPECIAL TOPIC GROUPS - Editor: Cynthia R. Kalodner

INTRODUCTION - Cynthia R. Kalodner

Ch. 35. Introduction to Special Topic Groups - Cynthia R. Kalodner

Ch. 36. Psychoeducational and Counseling Groups to Prevent and Treat Eating Disorders and Disturbances - Cynthia R. Kalodner, Janelle W. Coughlin

Ch. 37. Groups for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - Deborah A. Gerrity, Tricia L. Peterson

Ch. 38. Theory, Practice, and Research on Grief Groups - Rebecca R. Macnair-Semands

Ch. 39. Group Treatment of Depression - Angie H. Rice

Ch. 40. Anger Management Group - Laurie B. Fleckinstein, Arthur M. Horne

Ch. 41. Group Approaches in Substance Abuse Treatment - Kathryn Korminars, Liane Dorheim

Ch. 42. Groups with Men Who Have Committed Partner Abuse - Johathan P. Schwartz, Michael Waldo

Ch. 43. Adventure Therapy with Groups - H. L. "Lee" Gillis, Michael A. Gass

Part 7. CRITICAL ISSUES AND EMERGING TOPICS - Editor: Deborah A. Gerrity

INTRODUCTION - Deborah A. Gerrity

Ch. 44. On-Line Groups - Betsy Page

Ch. 45. Prevention Groups - Robert K. Conyne

Ch. 46. The Role of Peer-led Mutual Help Groups in Promoting Health and Well-Being - Elena Klaw, Keith Humphreys

Ch. 47. Brief Group Therapy - William E. Piper, Ph.D., John Ogrodniczuk

Ch. 48. Current Status and Future Directions of Group Counseling and Therapy Research - Gary Burlingame, Addie Fuhriman, Jennifer Johnson

Appendix A: Association for Specialists in Group Work Training Standards

Appendix B: Association for Specialists in Group Work Best Practice Standards

Appendix C. Association for Specialists in Group Work Principles for Diversity-Competent Group Workers