Introduction to Group Counseling: A Culturally Sustaining and Inclusive Framework

This text is the first to integrate multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, and advocacy into fundamental group counseling principles. It includes real-world case studies and experiential learning opportunities, with an extensive suite of ancillaries. It emphasizes the strengths of innovative group counseling models and programs and discusses ethical considerations and multicultural and social justice counseling competencies for group workers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This groundbreaking text stands as the sole resource in the field of group counseling that fully embraces the principles of multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, and advocacy. By seamlessly intertwining group theory with practical applications, this comprehensive and concise book emerges as a distinguished offering, distinguished by a wealth of real-world case studies showcasing diverse group leaders, co-leaders, and members across various contexts. These case studies, through an anti-racist and multicultural lens, shed light on the intricate dynamics of group counseling, highlighting the knowledge, skills, and practices essential for effective engagement in this field.

Challenging outdated theories and models, the text centers its attention on the merits of innovative group counseling models and programs. Each chapter includes in-depth discussions of ethical considerations and multicultural and social justice counseling competencies for group workers, accompanied by numerous experiential learning opportunities such as discussion questions, small group activities, skill application, journal starters, and homework activities. Additionally, an extensive suite of ancillaries includes an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoints, and Podcasts, providing valuable resources for educators and practitioners alike.

With its digital access option, this text ensures accessibility on most mobile devices or computers, enabling convenient and seamless learning for individuals engaged in the study or practice of group counseling.

Key Features:
1. Integrates multiculturalism competencies and social justice concepts with fundamental group counseling principles.
2. Delivers multiple real-life case studies illustrating nuances of group counseling in different settings.
3. Provides a compelling argument for the value of group work, including a dedicated chapter on the training group experience.
4. Offers a balanced coverage of group counseling skills and group development, fostering a comprehensive understanding of this field.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826186065