Introduction to Group Counseling - by Sam Steen & Rachel Vannatta & Kara Ieva (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The only group counseling text to embrace multicultural and social justice considerations This innovative text is the first to integrate the constructs of multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, and advocacy within fundamental group counseling principles.
- Author(s): Sam Steen & Rachel Vannatta & Kara Ieva
- 370 Pages
- Psychology, Psychotherapy
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About the Book
"The book aims to provide content, experiential activities, strong case applications in group leadership across every chapter. Early in the text a detailed case illustration includes a solid foundation of the goals, purpose, membership, and other group dynamics. Each subsequent chapter uses different examples to bring to life the learning objectives of the chapter. These cases attempt to provide a broad spectrum of group leaders, co-leaders, and group members. The use of multiple cases affords the reader some consistency of engaging in the material while reflecting on applying specific aspects of group leadership. Additionally, the book has an entire chapter that includes a variety of creative and thoughtful case illustrations to highlight special topics centered on a myriad of multicultural considerations. These topics are based on a culmination of the authors' practical experience and are presented to illustrate the nuances associated with infusing multicultural competencies and social justice principles in group work"--Book Synopsis
The only group counseling text to embrace multicultural and social justice considerations
This innovative text is the first to integrate the constructs of multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, and advocacy within fundamental group counseling principles. Interweaving group theory with application, this clear and concise book is distinguished by a multitude of real-world case studies covering a broad spectrum of group leaders, co-leaders, and group members in different settings to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and practices required for effective group counseling in all arenas. These case studies underscore the nuances of group counseling dynamics through an anti-racist, multicultural lens. Challenging antiquated theories and models, the text focuses on the strengths of innovative group counseling models and programs.
Specific discussions of ethical considerations and multicultural and social justice counseling competencies for group workers are included in each chapter, along with multiple opportunities for experiential learning including discussion questions, small group activities, skill application, journal starters, and homework activities. An extensive suite of ancillaries includes an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoints, and Podcasts. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features:
- Integrates multiculturalism competencies and social justice concepts with fundamental group counseling principles
- Delivers multiple real-life case studies illustrating nuances of group counseling in different settings
- Provides a convincing argument for the value of group work along with a specific chapter on the training group experience
- Offers balanced coverage of group counseling skills and group development theory
- Champions innovative group counseling models and programs