strategies and skills Jacobs, Edward E. 1944- creator author. Schimmel, Christine J. editor ; contributor. Masson, Robert L. 1936- editor ; contributor. Harvill, Riley L. 1955- editor ; contributor. text bibliography cau 2022 Ninth edition. monographic eng

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xix, 501 pages ; 26 cm "Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of group counseling with emphasis on critical techniques for effective group leadership. The text is known for being hands-on and reader friendly. It successfully marries traditional theories and concepts with valuable strategies and sage advice that prepares group leaders for impactful practice. Readers also receive access to videos that show leaders demonstrating the skills discussed in the book. The ninth edition features new content related to the social justice movement as well as leading groups during times of crisis such as the global pandemic that began in 2020. Each chapter has been updated to include learning objectives, information on leading groups virtually, and case studies. The section about leading groups of children and adolescents has been expanded, and references throughout the text have been updated. Group Counseling is an indispensable resource for practicing or future counselors, social workers, psychologists, and others who currently lead or are preparing to lead groups in a variety of settings" -- Stages of groups, group process, and therapeutic forces -- Purpose of groups -- Planning -- Getting started: the beginning state and beginning phase -- Basic skills for group leaders -- Focus -- Cutting off and drawing out -- Rounds and dyads -- Exercises -- Introducing, conducting, and processing exercises -- Leading the middle stage of a group -- Using counseling theories in group -- Counseling and therapy in groups -- Closing a session or group -- Dealing with problem situations -- Working with specific populations. Ed Jacobs, Christine J. Schimmel, Bob Masson, and Riley Harvill. Includes bibliographical references (pages 487-491) and index. Leadership Group counseling Group counseling Technique Group counseling for teenagers Group counseling for children Problem children Counseling of Interpersonal communication Group counseling Group counseling for children Group counseling for teenagers Interpersonal communication Leadership Problem children Counseling of BF637.C6 J34 2022 158.35 9781793537195 1793537194 2022507095 YDX 230420 20260227113421.0 23074711 eng