Learning Group Leadership: An Experiential Approach

by Jeffrey A. Kottler

“The writing is both highly personable and also very specific about techniques and attitudes students may take on as they experiment with membership leadership. I think my students will like it and will use it to engage even more fully with the experiential group. It most certainly fills a niche that needed filling.”
—Adam L. Hill, Sonoma State University
Now Accompanied by a DVD!

Focusing on how to conduct and lead groups in a variety of therapeutic settings, Learning Group An Experiential Approach, Second Edition covers theory, process, leadership, techniques, ethics, special populations, and challenges as they relate to group work. The Second Edition introduces important conceptual and practical information and then uses exercises, field study assignments, and personal application questions to help students apply concepts to their work and lives. The Second Edition now includes “student voices” throughout each chapter to provide descriptions of actual experiences.

Key Features :
The password-protected instructor’s site is available with test questions at .

Learning Group An Experiential Approach, Second Edition is ideal for use in introductory courses in Group Therapy or Group Work in the disciplines of counseling, human services, psychology and social work.

552 pages, Paperback

First published June 19, 2000

About the author

Jeffrey A. Kottler is a professor, psychologist, author, consultant, workshop leader, keynote speaker, and social justice advocate who has spent the past 40 years working throughout the world to promote personal and professional development among professionals and marginalized groups. Jeffrey has worked as a teacher, counselor, therapist, and consultant in a variety of settings including a preschool, primary and secondary school, university, mental health center, crisis center, and corporate settings.

Reviews

[Anne White]

I read the book through, but most of it turned out to be about therapeutic groups--not my area. I did like the chapter at the end that discussed applying the same leadership skills to business meetings. (I have an older edition than the one shown here.)

[Tracey Wear · Rating 1 out of 5]

Complete waste of money.