Interactive Group Work - Softcover

Atieno Okech, Jane E.; Rubel, Deborah J.; Kline, William B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556203977 ISBN 13: 9781556203978

Verlag: American Counseling Association, 2023

Inhaltsangabe

A comprehensive and efficient guide for both novice and experienced group leaders, Interactive Group Work helps group leaders to create the conditions across group types and settings that enable group members to support one another.

From group work principles to theories and procedures, this text focuses on group counseling and therapy and explores the shared foundations with psychoeducational and task groups. Through in-depth explanations and real-world examples, it illustrates how groups work and builds knowledge of how to create successful group environments—places where group members interact, grow, change, and achieve their goals. This book goes in depth on how to set the stage for group work and enhance the experience for leaders and clients.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Jane E. Atieno Okech, PhD, is a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision and vice provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Vermont. Professor Okech’s scholarship primarily focuses on the advancement of proficiencies in the practice of group psychotherapy and clinical supervision with diverse populations. Her scholarly publications in group work and counselor education in general have received multiple professional accolades, including the 2015 Outstanding Article and 2017 Article of the Year awards by the Association for Specialists in Group Work for her collaborations with Drs. Rachel Vannatta, Asher Pimpleton-Gray, and Julia Champe. Professor Okech also received the 2019 Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year award by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision for her collaboration with Dr. Rubel. She was designated a fellow by the Association for Specialists in Group Work in 2018 and is executive editor of The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 

Deborah J. Rubel, PhD, is a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University. Dr. Rubel’s recent scholarship focuses on examining and critiquing qualitative approaches to research, describing mental health stigma and bias in counseling/counselor education, and promoting group work. She received the 2019 Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year award from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) for her collaboration with Dr. Okech. She was designated a fellow by the Association for Specialist in Group Work in 2017. Currently, she serves as the chair of the ACES Social Justice and Human Rights Committee.  

William B. Kline, PhD, is a retired counselor educator and counselor. During his career, he focused on group work and qualitative research, publishing in both areas. His professional service included numerous terms on the editorial boards of Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) and The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. He also served as editor and then as associate editor for qualitative research for CES. He received the Eminent Career Award and was later designated as a fellow by the Association for Specialists in Group Work.  

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: American Counseling Association
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1556203977
• ISBN 13: 9781556203978
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 512
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