Great Groups: Creating and Leading Effective Groups
Autor David R. Hutchinsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 mar 2016
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781452268347
ISBN-10: 1452268347
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 187 x 232 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1452268347
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 187 x 232 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
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Recenzii
“Hutchinson's Great Groups! is a great text! Any student considering leading groups should first read this book. The author's warmth, empathy, and group leadership experience comes across in very engaging and practical ways. This book puts the reader right beside the author as he discusses leading groups.”
“This book teaches the fundamental concepts of group practice while maintaining the readability of a novel.”
“A very practical hands-on guide to group facilitation capitalizing on the author’s valuable practice wisdom.”
The book is aimed at students who are working towards developing and leading groups... succeeds in offering an in-depth understanding of a wide range of issues that are important to consider when forming and facilitating successful groups, while managing to remain accessible and readable.
“This book teaches the fundamental concepts of group practice while maintaining the readability of a novel.”
“A very practical hands-on guide to group facilitation capitalizing on the author’s valuable practice wisdom.”
The book is aimed at students who are working towards developing and leading groups... succeeds in offering an in-depth understanding of a wide range of issues that are important to consider when forming and facilitating successful groups, while managing to remain accessible and readable.
Cuprins
Chapter 1: An Invitation to Group Work
A Rationale for Group Work
Some Practical Reasons for Leading Groups
Great Groups Can Do Great Things for People
Challenges of Group Work
Group Work in Context: A Brief Historical Perspective
Great Groups in Action: A Case Vignette
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 2: Becoming a Great Group Leader
Effective Group Leadership
Characteristics of Effective Group Leaders
Other Key Leadership Ingredients: Kindness, Enthusiasm, and Grit
The Importance of Your Self-Awareness
The Importance of Cultural Awareness
The Importance of Professional--Including Ethical--Preparation
Effective Group Leadership: Leadership Style
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 3: The Varieties of Groups
Different Groups for Different Purposes
Process and Content in Groups
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 4: Putting Group Theory Into Practice
The Importance of Theory to Your Group Work
Group Development and Dynamics
What People Need in Groups
What People Learn in Groups
What People Can Get in Groups That Become Cohesive
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 5: Laying the Foundation: Developing Theoretical and Ethical Competency
Counseling Theory and Group Work
Establishing an Ethical Foundation for Leading Groups: Considerations for Leaders
Ethical Considerations Leaders Have for Members
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 6: Planning for a New Group
The New Group
Other Planning Concerns
Planning for the New Directions Group
Reflection Exercise: Planning for a New Group
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice: Planning
Concluding Thoughts: Some Final Planning Advice
For Further Thoughts
References
Chapter 7: Getting Your Group Started
Starting a New Group
Essential Tasks: What Needs to Happen in a New Group
Essential Skills for Starting a New Group
Starting the New Directions Group
Reflection and Discussion Exercise: How Would You Start this New Group?
Pitfalls to Avoid in Starting a New Group
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 8: Your Group Is Engaging
Leading the Engaging Group
The Hallmarks of the Engaging Group: Anxiety, Resistance, and Problem
Essential Tasks for the Engaging Group
Essential Skills for Working With the Engaging Group
Some Specific Suggestions on Using Skills for Problem Behaviors
The New Directions Group Engages
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 9: Leading the Working (Norming-Performing) Group
Great Groups in Action: A Group Vignette
The Group Settles Into Some Regular Norms and Roles
Promoting Positive Norms and Roles: Moving Towards Cohesion
Hallmarks of the Group That Is Performing Well
Essential Skills for the Working Group
The New Directions Group Is Working
What to Do When It Is Not Working
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice: Using Exercises to Promote Group Cohesion
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 10: Ending Your Group
About Endings
The Meaning of Endings
Your Group's Feelings About Ending
Resistance to Ending
Unplanned Endings: Dealing With Dropouts
How to End Your Group
Essential Skills for Ending a Group
Ending the New Directions Group
Reflection Exercise: Ending a Group
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice: Planning for Ending
Measuring Success
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 11: Groups Across the Life Span
Groups for Children and Adolescents
Groups for Women
Groups for Men
Groups for Older People
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 12: Specialized Groups
Groups for People With Addictions Issues
Groups for People With Serious, Persistent Mental Illness
Groups for People With Issues Related to Violence and Criminality
Groups for Victims of Violence
Groups for Grieving People
Reflection and Group Fishbowl Lab Exercise
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 13: Final Thoughts: Taking Care - The Personal and Political
Staying Healhty
Reflection and Group Fishbowl Lab Exercise: Focused Awareness of Your Various "Selves"
Staying Fresh and Alive - and Avoiding Burnout
Becoming and Effective Advocate and Activist
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
A Rationale for Group Work
Some Practical Reasons for Leading Groups
Great Groups Can Do Great Things for People
Challenges of Group Work
Group Work in Context: A Brief Historical Perspective
Great Groups in Action: A Case Vignette
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 2: Becoming a Great Group Leader
Effective Group Leadership
Characteristics of Effective Group Leaders
Other Key Leadership Ingredients: Kindness, Enthusiasm, and Grit
The Importance of Your Self-Awareness
The Importance of Cultural Awareness
The Importance of Professional--Including Ethical--Preparation
Effective Group Leadership: Leadership Style
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 3: The Varieties of Groups
Different Groups for Different Purposes
Process and Content in Groups
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 4: Putting Group Theory Into Practice
The Importance of Theory to Your Group Work
Group Development and Dynamics
What People Need in Groups
What People Learn in Groups
What People Can Get in Groups That Become Cohesive
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 5: Laying the Foundation: Developing Theoretical and Ethical Competency
Counseling Theory and Group Work
Establishing an Ethical Foundation for Leading Groups: Considerations for Leaders
Ethical Considerations Leaders Have for Members
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 6: Planning for a New Group
The New Group
Other Planning Concerns
Planning for the New Directions Group
Reflection Exercise: Planning for a New Group
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice: Planning
Concluding Thoughts: Some Final Planning Advice
For Further Thoughts
References
Chapter 7: Getting Your Group Started
Starting a New Group
Essential Tasks: What Needs to Happen in a New Group
Essential Skills for Starting a New Group
Starting the New Directions Group
Reflection and Discussion Exercise: How Would You Start this New Group?
Pitfalls to Avoid in Starting a New Group
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 8: Your Group Is Engaging
Leading the Engaging Group
The Hallmarks of the Engaging Group: Anxiety, Resistance, and Problem
Essential Tasks for the Engaging Group
Essential Skills for Working With the Engaging Group
Some Specific Suggestions on Using Skills for Problem Behaviors
The New Directions Group Engages
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 9: Leading the Working (Norming-Performing) Group
Great Groups in Action: A Group Vignette
The Group Settles Into Some Regular Norms and Roles
Promoting Positive Norms and Roles: Moving Towards Cohesion
Hallmarks of the Group That Is Performing Well
Essential Skills for the Working Group
The New Directions Group Is Working
What to Do When It Is Not Working
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice: Using Exercises to Promote Group Cohesion
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 10: Ending Your Group
About Endings
The Meaning of Endings
Your Group's Feelings About Ending
Resistance to Ending
Unplanned Endings: Dealing With Dropouts
How to End Your Group
Essential Skills for Ending a Group
Ending the New Directions Group
Reflection Exercise: Ending a Group
Group Fishbowl Lab Practice: Planning for Ending
Measuring Success
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 11: Groups Across the Life Span
Groups for Children and Adolescents
Groups for Women
Groups for Men
Groups for Older People
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 12: Specialized Groups
Groups for People With Addictions Issues
Groups for People With Serious, Persistent Mental Illness
Groups for People With Issues Related to Violence and Criminality
Groups for Victims of Violence
Groups for Grieving People
Reflection and Group Fishbowl Lab Exercise
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
Chapter 13: Final Thoughts: Taking Care - The Personal and Political
Staying Healhty
Reflection and Group Fishbowl Lab Exercise: Focused Awareness of Your Various "Selves"
Staying Fresh and Alive - and Avoiding Burnout
Becoming and Effective Advocate and Activist
Concluding Thoughts
For Further Thought
References
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Descriere
This guide serves as a foundational text to creating and leading groups. Designed primarily for the beginning group worker from any of the helping professions, the book also acts as a valuable resource for those with more group experience.