Theory and Practice of Group Counseling

by Corey, Gerald

• ISBN13: 9780534596941
• ISBN10: 0534596940
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Thomson Learning

Summary

California State Univ. Fullerton. Textbook offers a clear and simple approach to the theoretical concepts and their relationship to group practice. Ten theories are described in detail with instructions on how to put them into practice. Discusses psychoanalytic approach, Adlerian theory, and psychodrama. For graduate and undergraduate students. Previous edition: c2000.

Author Biography

Gerald Corey is a Professor Emeritus of Human Services at California State University at Fullerton.

Table of Contents

PART I BASIC ELEMENTS OF GROUP PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW	1	(134)
Introduction to Group Work	3	(22)
The Increasing Use of Groups	3	(2)
Overview of the Counseling Group	5	(3)
Other Types of Groups	8	(5)
Group Counseling in a Multicultural Context	13	(8)
General Guidelines for Serving Multicultural Populations	21	(4)
Group Leadership	25	(31)
The Group Leader as a Person	25	(4)
Special Problems and Issues for Beginning Group Leaders	29	(3)
Group Leadership Skills	32	(9)
Becoming a Diversity-Competent Group Counselor	41	(4)
Special Skills for Opening and Closing Group Sessions	45	(4)
Co-Leading Groups	49	(1)
Developing Your Group Leadership Style	50	(3)
Encouraging Practitioner Research	53	(3)
Ethical and Professional Issues in Group Practice	56	(23)
The Rights of Group Participants	56	(6)
The Issue of Psychological Risks in Groups	62	(2)
The Ethics of Group Leaders' Actions	64	(2)
The Impact of the Leader's Values on the Group	66	(1)
Ethical Issues in Multicultural Group Counseling	67	(1)
Uses and Misuses of Group Techniques	68	(1)
Group Leader Competence	69	(7)
Liability and Malpractice	76	(3)
Early Stages in the Development of a Group	79	(27)
Stage 1: Pregroup Issues---Formation of the Group	80	(10)
Stage 2: Initial Stage---Orientation and Exploration	90	(7)
Stage 3: Transition Stage---Dealing with Resistance	97	(8)
Concluding Comments	105	(1)
Later Stages in the Development of a Group	106	(29)
Stage 4: Working Stage---Cohesion and Productivity	106	(13)
Stage 5: Final Stage---Consolidation and Termination	119	(4)
Stage 6: Postgroup Issues---Evaluation and Follow-Up	123	(4)
Concluding Comments	127	(8)
References and Suggested Readings for Part One	128	(7)
PART II THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO GROUP COUNSELING	135	(314)
The Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups	137	(40)
Introduction	137	(1)
Key Concepts	138	(9)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	147	(1)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	148	(6)
Developmental Stages and Their Implications for Group Work	154	(8)
Contemporary Trends in Psychoanalytic Group Theory	162	(6)
Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach to Group Work in the Schools	168	(1)
Applying the Psychoanalytic Approach with Multicultural Populations	169	(1)
Evaluation of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Groups	170	(3)
Where to Go from Here	173	(4)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	174	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	174	(3)
Adlerian Group Counseling	177	(27)
Introduction	177	(1)
Key Concepts	178	(7)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	185	(1)
Stages of the Adlerian Group	185	(6)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	191	(1)
Applying the Adlerian Approach to Group Work in the Schools	192	(2)
Applying the Adlerian Approach with Multicultural Populations	194	(3)
Evaluation of the Adlerian Approach to Groups	197	(2)
Where to Go from Here	199	(5)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	201	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	201	(3)
Psychodrama	204	(34)
Introduction	204	(1)
Key Concepts	205	(6)
Role and Functions of the Psychodrama Group Leader	211	(1)
The Basic Components of Psychodrama	212	(3)
Stages of the Psychodrama Process	215	(6)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	221	(7)
Applying Psychodrama to Group Work in the Schools	228	(1)
Applying Psychodrama with Multicultural Populations	229	(1)
Evaluation of Psychodrama	230	(4)
Where to Go from Here	234	(4)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	235	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	236	(2)
The Existential Approach to Groups	238	(30)
Introduction	238	(2)
Key Concepts	240	(15)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	255	(1)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	256	(2)
Phases of an Existential Group	258	(1)
Applying the Existential Approach to Group Work in the Schools	258	(2)
Applying the Existential Approach with Multicultural Populations	260	(1)
Evaluation of the Existential Approach to Groups	261	(4)
Where to Go from Here	265	(3)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	265	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	266	(2)
The Person-Centered Approach to Groups	268	(31)
Introduction	268	(3)
Key Concepts	271	(9)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	280	(2)
Stages of a Person-Centered Group	282	(3)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	285	(1)
Applying the Person-Centered Approach to Group Work in the Schools	286	(2)
Applying the Person-Centered Approach with Multicultural Populations	288	(3)
Evaluation of the Person-Centered Approach to Groups	291	(4)
Where to Go from Here	295	(4)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	295	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	296	(3)
Gestalt Therapy in Groups	299	(36)
Introduction	299	(2)
Key Concepts	301	(7)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	308	(3)
Stages of a Gestalt Group	311	(1)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	312	(13)
Applying Gestalt Therapy to Group Work in the Schools	325	(2)
Applying Gestalt Therapy with Multicultural Populations	327	(1)
Evaluation of the Gestalt Approach to Groups	328	(2)
Where to Go from Here	330	(5)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	331	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	332	(3)
Transactional Analysis	335	(24)
Introduction	335	(2)
Key Concepts	337	(9)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	346	(1)
Stages of a Transactional Analysis Group	347	(2)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	349	(1)
Applying Transactional Analysis to Group Work in the Schools	350	(1)
Applying Transactional Analysis with Multicultural Populations	351	(3)
Evaluation of Transactional Analysis in Groups	354	(2)
Where to Go from Here	356	(3)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	357	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	357	(2)
The Behavioral Approach to Groups	359	(36)
Introduction	359	(1)
Key Concepts	360	(3)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	363	(2)
Stages of a Behavior Therapy Group	365	(7)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	372	(10)
Applying the Behavioral Approach to Group Work in the Schools	382	(1)
Applying the Behavioral Approach with Multicultural Populations	383	(2)
Evaluation of Behavioral Group Therapy	385	(5)
Where to Go from Here	390	(5)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	391	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	391	(4)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Groups	395	(26)
Introduction	395	(1)
Key Concepts	396	(5)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	401	(1)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	402	(9)
Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to Group Work in the Schools	411	(1)
Applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with Multicultural Populations	412	(2)
Evaluation of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Groups	414	(3)
Where to Go from Here	417	(4)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	418	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	419	(2)
Reality Therapy in Groups	421	(28)
Introduction	421	(1)
Key Concepts	422	(24)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader	426	(1)
Application: Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures	426	(10)
Solution-Focused Therapy	436	(1)
Applying Reality Therapy to Group Work in the Schools	437	(1)
Applying Reality Therapy with Multicultural Populations	438	(4)
Evaluation of Reality Therapy in Groups	442	(3)
Where to Go from Here	445	(1)
Recommended Supplementary Readings	446	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	447	(2)
PART III INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION	449	(52)
Comparisons, Contrasts, and Integration	451	(22)
The Goals of Group Counseling: Various Perspectives	451	(1)
Role and Functions of the Group Leader: Various Perspectives	452	(1)
Degree of Structuring and Division of Responsibility: Various Perspectives	453	(2)
The Use of Techniques: Various Perspectives	455	(1)
Group Work in a Multicultural Context: Various Perspectives	456	(1)
Applications of the Integrative Eclectic Model	457	(9)
Summary and Review Tables	466	(7)
The Evolution of a Group: An Integrative Perspective	473	(28)
Introduction	473	(1)
Formation of the Group	474	(1)
Initial Stage	475	(6)
Transition Stage	481	(4)
Working Stage	485	(9)
Final Stage	494	(4)
Develop Your Own Style of Leadership	498	(1)
A Final Word---and a Request!	499	(2)
Name Index	501	(4)
Subject Index	505