Groups Process and Practice 10th Edition by Marianne Schneider Corey, Gerald Corey & Cindy Corey (2016)

Groups: Process and Practice, 10th Edition (2016) by Marianne Schneider Corey, Gerald Corey, and Cindy Corey is one of the most widely adopted texts on group counseling in the field. Published by Cengage Learning, this authoritative resource teaches students to blend theory with practice in group work using up-to-date examples, practical guidelines, seasoned clinical insights, and an enhanced diversity perspective.Focusing on the “what is” and the “how to” of group counseling, the authors show how group leaders can apply the key concepts of the group process to a wide variety of group types. Students receive practical guidance on working with groups of children, adolescents, and adults in both school and community settings. New activities encourage active learning, enabling students to see clinical applications come to life in the content being covered.Also available with the MindTap online learning experience ??? including videos of group counseling sessions that further help prepare students for professional practice.Topics covered: ethical and professional issues in group practice; theoretical approaches to group counseling (psychodynamic, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, reality therapy, solution-focused, and integrative approaches); the group leader’s roles and skills; co-leadership; forming a group; initial stage of a group; transition stage; working stage; final stage and termination; groups in school settings for children and adolescents; groups in community agency and clinical settings; groups for specific populations including substance use recovery, trauma survivors, grief and loss, and older adults; multicultural competence in group work; research and evaluation in group work; and preparing for the CPCE, NCE, and state licensure exams in group counseling.Essential for: master’s and doctoral counseling programs; CACREP-accredited programs; group counseling and group therapy courses; marriage and family therapy programs; social work group practice courses; school counseling training; Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) standards alignment; NCE, NCMHCE, and licensure exam preparation in group work content; and practicing group facilitators in clinical, educational, and community settings.