The Personal Development Group: The Student's Guide

This book provides an insight into the personal development group and how to make best use of it in counselling and psychotherapy training. It takes the perspective of the student and charts the course of the group through various stages, dealing with fundamental themes such as conflict, authority, authority, difference, and defenses. It also includes discussion of socio-political, economic, and cultural considerations, including diversity and equality, and looks at the challenges of the online group and social media. It will encourage students to engage with their own development in a proactive and informed manner and challenge attitudes and assumptions in a thoughtful self-reflexive style.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 8 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The personal development group is a vital component in the training of counselors and psychotherapists, and this book provides valuable insights into its workings and effective utilization. From the perspective of a student, it guides the group through various stages, addressing fundamental themes such as conflict, authority, difference, and defenses.

The Personal Development Group offers a comprehensive approach to individual experience and group process, equipping students with valuable tools for understanding and maximizing their own PD group. This fully updated new edition incorporates discussions on socio-political, economic, and cultural factors, including diversity and equality. It also explores the challenges posed by online groups and social media. Throughout the book, examples and exercises are provided to enhance learning.

The Personal Development Group encourages students of counseling and psychotherapy to actively engage in their own development, fostering a proactive and informed approach. It encourages them to challenge attitudes and assumptions in a thoughtful and self-reflexive manner, making it an essential reading for students enrolled in courses with a PD group, regardless of their theoretical model. By delving into the dynamics and complexities of the personal development group, this book equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their professional endeavors.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032229379
Edition number: 2 ed