Groups: A Counseling Specialty, 8th edition

Groups is a current, comprehensive and clearly written text that provides what you need to know about group therapy, group counseling and work groups. It's 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 text challenges you to reflect on what you've learned, as well as on your 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 (Chapter 17) and over 120 new and updated references. This revision also contains more material on the history of groups (Chapter 18) and leading figures in this specialty.