A comprehensive and efficient guide for both novice and experienced group leaders, Interactive Group Work helps group leaders to create the conditions across group types and settings that enable group members to support one another.
From group work principles to theories and procedures, this text focuses on group counseling and therapy and explores the shared foundations with psychoeducational and task groups. Through in-depth explanations and real-world examples, it illustrates how groups work and builds knowledge of how to create successful group environments-places where group members interact, grow, change, and achieve their goals. This book goes in depth on how to set the stage for group work and enhance the experience for leaders and clients.
Table of Contents:
Preface
About the Authors
Part I The Interactive Nature of Groups
Chapter 1: The Social Context of Group Counseling
Chapter 2: The Interactive Group Environment
Chapter 3: Group Development Theory
Part II Group Leadership Theories and Foundations
Chapter 4: Focal Conflict Theory
Chapter 5: General Systems Theory
Chapter 6: The Interpersonal Approach and Group Theory Summary
Chapter 7: Interactive Group Leadership
Part III Interactive Group Leadership in Action
Chapter 8: Basic Group Leadership Skills and Interventions
Chapter 9: Developing Effective Group Membership Skills
Chapter 10: Ongoing Leadership Tasks
Chapter 11: Intervention Strategies
Part IV Real World Interactive Group Leadership
Chapter 12: Ethical Practice of Group Work
Chapter 13: Contemporary Group Research
Chapter 14: Introduction to Group Types and Settings
Chapter 15: Organization and Operation
Chapter 16: Becoming a Group Leader
References
Index
About the Author :
Jane E. Atieno Okech, PhD, is a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision and vice provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Vermont. Professor Okech’s scholarship primarily focuses on the advancement of proficiencies in the practice of group psychotherapy and clinical supervision with diverse populations. Her scholarly publications in group work and counselor education in general have received multiple professional accolades, including the 2015 Outstanding Article and 2017 Article of the Year awards by the Association for Specialists in Group Work for her collaborations with Drs. Rachel Vannatta, Asher Pimpleton-Gray, and Julia Champe. Professor Okech also received the 2019 Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year award by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision for her collaboration with Dr. Rubel. She was designated a fellow by the Association for Specialists in Group Work in 2018 and is executive editor of The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. Deborah J. Rubel, PhD, is a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University. Dr. Rubel’s recent scholarship focuses on examining and critiquing qualitative approaches to research, describing mental health stigma and bias in counseling/counselor education, and promoting group work. She received the 2019 Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year award from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) for her collaboration with Dr. Okech. She was designated a fellow by the Association for Specialist in Group Work in 2017. Currently, she serves as the chair of the ACES Social Justice and Human Rights Committee. William B. Kline, PhD, is a retired counselor educator and counselor. During his career, he focused on group work and qualitative research, publishing in both areas. His professional service included numerous terms on the editorial boards of Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) and The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. He also served as editor and then as associate editor for qualitative research for CES. He received the Eminent Career Award and was later designated as a fellow by the Association for Specialists in Group Work.
