Groups: A Counseling Specialty (8th Edition)

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This book is up to date, covers a wide range of topics, and is presented in a way that is easy to understand. It provides information on work groups, group counseling, and group therapy. The book Groups: A Counseling Specialty takes a comprehensive look at groups. Topics discussed in the book include 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 information presented is up to date, the writing is simple and engaging, and the book encourages students to consider not just what they have learned in class but also their own personal experiences when working in groups. The eighth edition includes approximately 120 additional references, in addition to 14 brand new Brief Case studies, 11 brand new Reflections, and a brand new chapter on the various theoretical approaches to working with groups (Chapter 17). This edition now includes more information on the history of groups (Chapter 18) as well as prominent personalities in this area of expertise. Additionally accessible through MyLab Counseling. MyLab is able to individualize each student's educational experience and increase their overall performance by utilizing a combination of reliable author content, digital tools, and an adaptable platform. MyLab Counseling arranges all of the assignments in accordance with the important learning outcomes and the CACREP criteria, making it possible to easily align courses and generate reports.