Groups: A Counseling Specialty
by Samuel T. Gladding
8th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135166895 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135169759 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
Groups: A Counseling Specialty, 8th Edition, by Samuel T. Gladding, introduces foundational principles in group therapy, group counseling, and work groups. The textbook examines group dynamics, leadership approaches, and the progression of group development.
Core chapters address ethical and legal standards, diversity, and social justice in group settings. The volume also examines counseling across the life span, discussing groups for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults alongside major theoretical frameworks.
The text challenges students to connect course concepts with their personal experiences in groups. Sourced learning tools include practical case studies and reflection prompts designed to support classroom discussion and self-examination.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Types of Groups and Group Work
Chapter 2: Group Dynamics
Chapter 3: Effective Group Leadership
Chapter 4: Forming a Group
Chapter 5: The Transition Period in a Group: Storming and Norming
Chapter 6: The Working Stage in a Group: Performing
Chapter 7: Closing a Group
Chapter 8: Diversity and Social Justice in Group Work
Chapter 9: Specialty Groups and Creativity in Groups
Chapter 10: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Working with Groups
Chapter 11: Groups for Children
Chapter 12: Groups for Adolescents
Chapter 13: Groups for Adults
Chapter 14: Groups for Older Adults
Chapter 15: Reality Therapy, Adlerian, and Person-centered Groups
Chapter 16: Existential, Gestalt, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Transactional Analysis Groups
Chapter 17: Solution-focused, Narrative, and Psychodrama Groups
Chapter 18: History of Group Work
Chapter Appendix A: Some Prominent Self-Help Group Organizations
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