Group Counseling Concepts and Procedures

by Robert C. Berg

This new third edition of Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures adds depth to a respected text which has been used as a primary resource for traditional courses in group counseling. Providing a thorough discussion of the rationale for using group counseling, this edition looks at the differing approaches of each author to group counseling, outlines practical suggestions on the skills needed for effective facilitation of groups, and gives guidelines for forming a group and solutions to common problems.

Providing meaningful material for graduate students and practitioners alike, this third edition is presented in a very user-friendly format which includes: a detailed chronolgy of important dates and events in the area of group work; expanded coverage of major theoretical approaches as applied to group counseling; an examination of ethical issues in group counseling; comprehensive group protocol that offers an inside look into the statement-by-statement interaction of the group; an updated child and adolescent section with an in-depth look at filial therapy; and a helpful glossary of group counseling terminology.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Textbooks

352 pages, Hardcover

First published October 28, 1979

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Reviews

[Anna Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This text was very helpful for me during my group counseling course. The chapters were clear and concise and the specific examples of group dialogue were great additions to the chapter content.

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Kevin Fall, one of the authors of this text, was my graduate professor in my group counseling course. Facilitating and participating in group therapy is not "my thing," but I will say that Dr. Fall was able to instill in me the realization that this type of therapy can be extrordinarily useful/healing for many individuals. I have mad respect for group therapy and for this text as a guiding force in the facilitation of such therapy.