Groups: A Counseling Specialty 8th Edition by Samuel Gladding, ISBN-13: 978-0135166895

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Groups: A Counseling Specialty 8th Edition by Samuel Gladding, ISBN-13: 978-0135166895

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 8th edition (March 30, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• 544 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0135166896
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0135166895

Current, comprehensive, and clearly written, this book gives readers what they need to know about group therapy, group counseling, and work groups.

Groups: A Counseling Specialty is a comprehensive look at groups, covering the history of group work, the dynamics of groups, leadership in groups, ethical issues in groups, multicultural aspects of groups, stages of group development, groups across the life span, and the theoretical basis for working with groups. The coverage is current, the style is clear and interesting, and the book challenges students to reflect on what they have learned, as well as on their own experiences in groups.

The 8th Edition contains 14 new Brief Case studies, 11 new Reflections, a new chapter on the theories of working with groups (Ch. 17), and over 120 new and updated references. This revision also contains more material on the history of groups (Ch. 18) and leading figures in this specialty.

Table of Contents:

About the Author

Preface

New to This Edition

Organization

A Personal Note

Conclusion

Brief Contents

Contents

Part 1 Group Development

1 Types of Groups and Group Work

Chapter Overview

Classifying Groups

Task/Work Groups

Reflection

An Example of Task/Work Groups: Teams

Bradley at the Bat

Questions

Psychoeducational Groups

Reflection

An Example of Psychoeducational Group Work: Life-skills Development Groups

Patrick Practices His Psychoeducational Group Skills

Questions

Counseling Groups

Reflection

An Example of a Counseling Group: A Counseling Group for Counselors

Cassie Tries a Counseling Group

Questions

Psychotherapy Groups

Reflection

An Example of Group Psychotherapy: Group Work with Abusers and the Abused

Garrett and the Psychotherapy Group

Questions

Mixed Groups and a Proposed Regrouping of Categories

Reflection

An Example of a Mixed Group: A Consumer-oriented Group

Charlie and the Moving Chairs

Questions

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

2 Group Dynamics

Chapter Overview

Reflection

Group Content and Group Process

Group Content

Professor Drone Goes On and On

Questions

Group Process

Balance Between Content and Process

Reflection

The Group as a System: A Way of Explaining Group Dynamics

Retro Rick

Questions

Influencing Group Dynamics

Preplanning

Group Structure

Reflection

Group Exercises and Activities

Group Interaction

Debra the Diligent

Questions

Members’ Roles

Types of Roles

Problems in Carrying Out Roles

Reflection

The Effect of Positive and Negative Variables on Group Dynamics

Philip Puts the Positives Before the Group

Questions

Learning Group Dynamics

Group, Individual, and Family Dynamics

Individuals

Processing

Consequences

Reflection

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

3 Effective Group Leadership

Chapter Overview

Leadership: A Concept in Search of a Definition

Group Leadership Styles

Omar’s Emergence

Questions

Leadership Styles for Different Groups

Reflection

Personal Qualities of Effective Group Leaders

The Trait Approach

Personality and Specific Groups

Theory and Effective Group Leaders

Manuel Makes a Change

Questions

Knowledge and Skills of Effective Group Leaders

Core Group Knowledge and Skills

Reflection

Specific Group Skills

Group Leadership Roles and Functions

Nolan Gets a Nod

Questions

Leaders and Group Conflict

Reflection

Co-Leaders in Groups

Advantages

Limitations

Casey Strikes Out

Questions

Group Leadership Training

Reflection

Group Supervision

Sally Skips Supervision

Questions

Reflection

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

4 Forming a Group

Chapter Overview

Reflection

Steps in the Forming Stage

Step 1: Developing a Rationale for the Group

Step 2: Deciding on a Theoretical Format

Joan and the Sound of Silence

Questions

Step 3: Weighing Practical Considerations

Careful Candace

Questions

Step 4: Publicizing the Group

Step 5: Screening and Pretraining

Step 6: Selecting Group Members

Savage Sue

Questions

Step 7: Selecting a Group Leader

Tasks of the Beginning Group

Dealing with Apprehension

Reviewing Goals and Contracts

Reflection

Specifying Group Rules

Setting Limits

Promoting a Positive Interchange Among Members

Reflection

Resolving Potential Group Problems in Forming

People Problems

Manipulators

Resisters

Monopolizers

Silent Members

Users of Sarcasm

Irksome Erika

Questions

Diagnostic Analyzers

Focusers on Others

Subgroups

Group Procedural Problems

Opening the Group

Reflection

Structure

Involvement

Group Cohesion

Colleen’s Cohesive Experience

Questions

Hope and Risk Taking

Closing (Terminating) of the Session

Useful Procedures for the Beginning Stage of a Group

Joining

Linking

Reflection

Cutting Off

Drawing Out

Clarifying the Purpose

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

5 The Transition Period in a Group: Storming and Norming

Chapter Overview

Storming

Olivia Gets Stuck in Storming

Questions

Peer Relationships in Storming

Reflection

Critical Carl

Questions

Resistance During Storming

Intellectualization

Questioning

Advice Giving

Reflection

Band-Aiding

Band-Aid Bob

Questions

Dependency

Monopolizing

Attack on the Group Leader

Task Processing in Storming

Working Through Storming

Reflection

Results of Working Through Storming

Norms and Norming

Peer Relationships During Norming

Identification

Buford Becomes Mobile, Agile, and Hostile

Questions

Here-and-Now Experiences

Hope

Cooperation

Collaboration

Reflection

Cohesion

Anxious Alan

Questions

Task Processing During Norming

Examining Aspects of Norming

Promoting Norming

Supporting

Empathizing

Facilitating

Self-Disclosure

Reflection

Results of Norming

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

6 The Working Stage in a Group: Performing

Chapter Overview

Peer Relationships

Self-Disclosing Sally

Questions

Reflection

Task Processes During the Working Stage

Name-Calling Nanette

Questions

Reflection

Teamwork and Team Building During the Working Stage

Bulldozing Barney

Questions

Problems in the Working Stage of Groups

Racial and Gender Issues

Group Collusion

Danielle as the Devil’s Advocate

Questions

The Working Stage of the Group and Groups that Work

Strategies for Assisting Groups in the Working Stage

Modeling by the Leader

Exercises

Reflection

Group Observing Group

Brainstorming/Brainwriting

Nominal-Group Technique

Synectics

Written Projections

Group Processing

Reflection

Teaching of Skills

Outcomes of the Working Stage

Unaware Olga

Questions

Reflection

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

7 Adjourning or Closing a Group

Chapter Overview

Preparing for Closing a Group

Ernie Tries to End a Group

Questions

Reflection

Effects on Individuals of Ending a Group

Premature Closing of a Group

Premature Closing of the Group as a Whole

Premature Closing Initiated by Group Members

Edith’s Exit

Questions

Preventing Premature Closing

Penny’s Project

Questions

Reflection

Closing of Group Sessions

Member Summarization

Leader Summarization

Samantha’s Summary

Questions

Rounds

Robin Makes the Rounds

Questions

Dyads

Scaling Activities

Written Reactions

Reflection

Rating Sheets

Homework

Reflection

Final Closing of a Group

Capping Skills in Closings

Reflection

Problems in Closings of Groups

Denial

Transference

The Group That Would Not Die

Questions

Countertransference

Handling the Closing of a Group Correctly

Follow-up Sessions

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

Part 2 Diversity, Social Justice, Creativity, and Ethical/Legal Aspects of Groups

8 Diversity and Social Justice in Group Work

Chapter Overview

A Brief Historical Overview of Diversity and Social Justice in Groups

Deidra Diverges from Diversity

Questions

Stages of Social Justice

Challenges of Culturally Diverse Groups

Reflection

Myths about Multicultural Groups

Myra’s Myths and Mindsets

Questions

Goals of Diverse and Multicultural Groups

Reflection

Assessing Cultural Diversity in a Group

Leadership in Culturally Diverse Groups

Edward Enters a Multicultural Group as a Leader

Questions

Working with Different Cultural Populations in Groups

African Americans

Hispanic/Latino/a Americans

Tanya Is Tempted to Betray Her Heritage

Questions

Asian Americans

Reflection

Native American Indians

Arab Americans

Reflection

European Americans

Groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex Individuals

Gloria Joins a Group

Questions

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

9 Specialty Groups and Creativity in Groups

Chapter Overview

Specialty Groups

Groups for Health Care Providers and Health Care Consumers

Groups for Military Personnel and Their Families

Reflection

New Mothers’ Groups

Involuntary and Mandated Groups

Anger and Aggression Management Groups

Andy and the Anger Management Group

Questions

Cancer Support Groups

Telephone Groups

Online Groups

Tom the Techie

Questions

Trauma Stress Groups

Reflection

Groups for Individuals with Disabilities

Adventure Groups

Prevention Groups

Groups for Depression

Achievement Groups

Pauline and the Preventive Group Adventure

Questions

Ex-offender Reintegration Groups

Creativity in Groups

DeBono’s Six Hats Approach to Creativity

Reflection

Eberle’s SCAMPER Model of Creativity

Sally Substitutes SCAMPER in Place of Her Usual Style

Questions

Sawyer’s Zig Zag Model of Creativity

The Scamper, Six Hats, and Zig Zag Approaches of Working with Groups as a Whole

Forming Scenario

SCAMPER Approach

Six Hats Approach

Zig Zag Approach

Storming Scenario

SCAMPER Approach

Six Hats Approach

Zig Zag Approach

Reflection

Norming Scenario

SCAMPER Approach

Six Hats Approach

Zig Zag Approach

Performing Scenario

SCAMPER Approach

Six Hats Approach

Zig Zag Approach

Adjourning Scenario

SCAMPER Approach

Six Hats Approach

Zig Zag Approach

Beau Balances a Counseling Group

Questions

Creative Exercises for Different Group Stages

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

10 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Working with Groups

Chapter Overview

The Nature of Ethics and Ethical Codes

Reflection

Sunny’s Sad Situation

Questions

Major Ethical Issues in Group Work

Training of Group Leaders

Screening of Potential Group Members

Rights of Group Members

Confidentiality

Reflection

Personal Relationships Between Group Members and Leaders

Dual/Multiple Relationships

Personal Relationships Among Group Members

Uses of Group Techniques

Jerry Puts Gimmicks into Gear

Questions

Leaders’ Values

Referrals

Records

Closings and Follow-Up

Lars and Loss

Questions

Reflection

Making Ethical Decisions

Promoting Ethical Principles in Groups

Training Group Leaders

Reflection

Continuing Education and Peer Supervision

Responding to Complaints of Unethical Behavior

Hostile Henry Strikes Again

Questions

Legal Issues in Groups

Community, State, and National Standards

Legal Action

Phyllis Becomes a Plaintiff

Questions

Reflection

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

Part 3 Groups Throughout the Life Span

11 Groups for Children

Chapter Overview

Types of Groups for Children

Reflection

Group Guidance for Elementary/Middle School Children

Abdul’s Activity

Questions

Group Counseling Within the Schools

Reflection

Group Guidance and Counseling in Community Settings

Sadie’s Seasonal Affective Disorder Group

Questions

Setting Up Groups for Children

Nonverbal Versus Verbal Communication

Group Structure and Materials

Reflection

Recruiting Members and Screening

Group Session Length and Number in Group

Gender and Age Issues

Fred Tries to Form a Children’s Group for Children Who Are Being Bullied

Questions

Role of the Leader in Children’s Groups

Claire Chooses an Approach

Questions

Studies on the Outcomes of Children’s Groups

Reflection

Strengths and Limitations of Using Groups With Children

Reflection

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

12 Groups for Adolescents

Chapter Overview

Reflection

Types of Groups for Adolescents

Developmental Psychoeducational Groups

Oscar’s Career Exploration Group

Questions

Nondevelopmental Counseling/Psychotherapy Groups

Reflection

Pete’s Pregroup Preparation

Questions

Setting Up Groups for Adolescents

Nonverbal Versus Verbal Communication

Reflection

Group Structure and Materials

Lydia’s Lyrics

Questions

Recruiting Members and Screening

Group Session Length and Number in Group

Gender and Age Issues

Agnes’s Adolescent Group

Questions

Role of the Leader in Adolescent Groups

Reflection

Problems in Adolescent Groups

Outright Disruptiveness

Hesitancy to Engage with Others

Polarization

Monopolizing

Mathew the Mouth

Questions

Inappropriate Risk Taking

Overactivity or Giddiness

Reflection

Studies on the Outcomes of Groups for Adolescents

Strengths and Limitations of Using Groups With Adolescents

Strengths

Limitations

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

13 Groups for Adults

Chapter Overview

Types of Groups for Adults

Reflection

Setting Up Groups for Adults

Lee Lets the Rules Slide By

Questions

Role of the Leader in Groups for Adults

Studies on the Outcomes of Groups for Adults

Groups for College Students

Reflection

Groups for Adults in Midlife

Janelle Takes Her Group on a Hike

Questions

Groups for Men and Women

Groups for Men

Reflection

Groups for Women

Amy Confronts Her Anger

Questions

Groups for Couples, Families, and Divorced, Widowed, and Remarried Individuals

Parent Education Groups

Reflection

Couples and Family Group Therapy

Groups for Divorced and Widowed Individuals

David Deals with His Divorce

Questions

Groups for Remarried Individuals

Groups for Adult Offenders and Individuals with Life-Threatening Illnesses

Groups for Adult Offenders

Reflection

Groups for Individuals with Life-Threatening Illnesses

Strengths and Limitations of Using Groups with Adults

Strengths

Limitations

Carl and the Cancer Support Group

Questions

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

14 Groups for Older Adults

Chapter Overview

Reflection

Types of Groups for Older Adults

Psychoeducational and Task/Work Groups

Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups

Betty and the Books

Questions

Reflection

Thelma Sets Up a Group for Therapy

Question

Inez Goes on the Internet

Questions

Setting up Groups for Older Adults

Reflection

Role of the Leader in Groups for Older Adults

Dora Confronts Death

Questions

Studies on the Outcomes of Groups for Older Adults

Reflection

Groups for Caregivers for Older Adults

Reflection

Strengths and Limitations of Groups for Older Adults

Strengths

Joe and the Gym

Questions

Limitations

Reflection

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

Part 4 Theoretical Approaches to Groups and a History of Group Development

15 Reality Therapy, Adlerian, and Person-Centered Groups

Chapter Overview

Reality Therapy Groups

Premises of Reality Therapy Groups

Practice of Reality Therapy in a Group

Alfred Practices Original Reality Therapy

Questions

Reflections

Role of the Reality Therapy Group Leader

Desired Outcome of Reality Therapy Groups

Raquel Becomes a Reality Therapy Leader

Questions

Evaluation of Reality Therapy Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Adlerian Groups

Premises of Adlerian Groups

Reflections

Practice of Adlerian Theory in a Group

Role of the Adlerian Group Leader

Alicia Acts “As If”

Questions

Desired Outcome of Adlerian Groups

Reflection

Evaluation of Adlerian Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Willie Wonders What To Do

Questions

Learning More

Person-Centered Groups

Premises of Person-Centered Groups

Reflections

Practice of Person-Centered Theory in a Group

Reflection

Role of the Person-Centered Group Leader

Carey Experiences the Climate

Questions

Desired Outcome of Person-Centered Groups

Evaluation of Person-Centered Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

16 Existential, Gestalt, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Transactional Analysis (TA) Groups

Chapter Overview

Existential Groups

Premises of Existential Groups

Practice of Existential Theory in a Group

Reflection

Role of the Existential Group Leader

Desired Outcome of Existential Groups

Reflection

Mason Finds Meaning

Questions

Evaluation of Existential Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Gestalt Groups

Premises of Gestalt Groups

Reflection

Practice of Gestalt Theory in a Group

Lexie Leads a Gestalt Group

Questions

Ed Agonizes Over Unfinished Business

Questions

Gerard Has a Gestalt Experience

Questions

Role of the Gestalt Group Leader

Desired Outcome of Gestalt Groups

Evaluation of Gestalt Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Groups

Premises of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Groups

Practice of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy in a Group

Reflection

The REBT Viewpoint

Teaching Clients the ABCs of REBT

Giving Clients Feedback

Role of the Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Group Leader

Carlos Learns to Calm Down

Questions

Desired Outcome of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Groups

Evaluation of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Reflection

Learning More

Transactional Analysis Groups

Premises of Transactional Analysis Groups

Reflection

Practice of Transactional Analysis in a Group

Therapeutic Contracts

Classical Contracts

Redecision Contracts

Role of the Transactional Analysis Group Leader

Desired Outcome of Transactional Analysis Groups

Thomas and the TA Group

Questions

Evaluation of Transactional Analysis Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

17 Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodrama Groups

Chapter Overview

Solution-Focused Groups

Premise of Solution-Focused Groups

Practice of Solution-Focused Groups

Reflection

Reflection

Let the “Why?” Die

Questions

Role of the Solution-Focused Group Leader

Reflection

Desired Outcome of Solution-Focused Groups

Evaluation of Solution-Focused Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Narrative Therapy Groups

Premise of Narrative Therapy Groups

Emma and the Externalization of Alienation

Questions

Practice of Narrative Therapy in Groups

Externalization of the Problem

Reflection

Influence (Effect) of the Problem on the Individual

Influence (Effect) of the Individual on the Problem

Raising Dilemmas

Predicting Setbacks

Using Questions

Letters

Celebrations and Certificates

Role of the Narrative Therapy Group Leader

Moving Past Delinquency

Question

Desired Outcome of Narrative Therapy Groups

Evaluation of Narrative Therapy Groups

Strengths

Limitation

Learning More

Psychodrama Groups

Premise of Psychodrama Groups

Reflection

Practice of Psychodrama in a Group

A Shortcut to Resolution

Questions

Role of the Psychodrama Group Leader

Monique Delivers a Monologue

Questions

Desired Outcome of Psychodrama Groups

Evaluation of Psychodrama Groups

Strengths

Limitations

Learning More

Summary and Conclusion

Classroom Exercises

18 History of Group Work

Chapter Overview

History of Group Work

Uses of Groups Before 1900

Reflection

Growth of Work with Groups: 1900 to the Present

1900 to 1909

1910 to 1919

1920 to 1929

1930 to 1939

Wanda Wonders Why

Questions

1940 to 1949

Reflection

1950 to 1959

1960 to 1969

Insensitive Irene

Questions

1970 to 1979

Reflection

1980 to 1989

1990 to 1999

Fred and the Focus Group

Questions

2000 to the Present: Group Work Now

Social Justice

Reflection

Training and Education

Reflection

Technology

Teresa Uses Technology

Questions

Research

Brief Group Work

Standards

The Future of Group Work

Penelope and the Power of the Group

Questions

Key Events in the History of Group Work

Appendix Some Prominent Self-Help Group Organizations

Glossary

References

Name Index

Samuel Gladding is a Professor of Counseling at Wake Forest University as well as a Fellow and a past president of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Gladding is the author of a number of Pearson books including Family Therapy: History, Theories and Practice, 7th Edition (2019) and Counseling: A Comprehensive Profession, 8th Edition (2018). Gladding is also the author of several American Counseling Association texts, including the Counseling Dictionary, 4th Edition (2018) and the Creative Arts in Counseling, 5th Edition (2016). In addition to writing, Dr. Gladding has been a Fulbright Specialist to China and Turkey, and has taught counseling courses in Austria, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, Singapore, Ireland and Estonia. He has taken students to study mental health and creativity in South Africa and Denmark and has researched the relationship between humor and mental health at Oxford. Gladding is married to Claire Tillson Gladding, and they are the parents of adult children.

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