Part 1 Introduction: Basic Issues Arising in Group Work

CHAPTER 1 | Introduction to Group Work: A Multicultural Perspective
Introduction
An overview of different types of groups
A Multicultural Perspective on Group Work
Becoming a Culturally Competent Group Counselor

CHAPTER 2 | Group Counselor
Introduction
Group counselors as human beings
Group counselors as professionals
Co-Leadership Model
Development of a research orientation on the practice of group counseling

CHAPTER 3 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling
Introduction
Ethical Issues in Group Participation
Keeping secrets
The Role of Leader Values ​​in Groups
Ethical Issues in Counseling Group Members with Diverse Backgrounds
A Social Justice Approach to Group Counseling
Specific issues regarding sexual orientation
Ethical Issues in the Use of Group Techniques
Professional competencies and training of group counselors
Guidelines for Ethical and Legal Practice

CHAPTER 4 | Theory and Techniques of Group Counseling
Introduction
Theory as a milestone
Using group techniques effectively
Viewing groups through a multicultural perspective
The relationship between theory and technique
psychodynamic approach
Experiential and Relationship-Oriented Approach
cognitive-behavioral approach
Postmodern approach
Integrated approach

Part 2 Group Process: Developmental Stages

CHAPTER 5 | Forming a Group
Introduction
Creating a Group Proposal
Recruitment and selection of group members
Practical Considerations When Forming a Group
Utilizing pre-group meetings
Incorporating assessment into group counseling
The problem of co-leadership in group composition

CHAPTER 6 | The Early Stages of Group Counseling
Introduction
Characteristics of the early-stage group
Building Trust: The Roles of Leaders and Group Members
Identify and clarify goals
The concept of group process in its early stages
Effective Therapeutic Relationships: Research Findings
Help group members gain as much as possible from the group experience.
Early-Stage Leadership Topics

CHAPTER 7 | Transitional Stages of Group Counseling
Introduction
Characteristics of the transitional stage
Group members who are difficult to manage as a leader
Treating defensive behavior therapeutically
Dealing with avoidance across the entire group
Dealing with transference and countertransference
The problem of co-leadership in the transitional phase

CHAPTER 8 | The Working Stages of Group Counseling
Introduction
Progress to the working stage
Leader intervention to address group members' fears
Tasks of the work stage
Therapeutic factors that work in groups
The problem of co-leadership in the work phase

CHAPTER 9 | The Concluding Stage of Group Counseling
Introduction
Tasks at the conclusion of group counseling: Reinforcing learning
The end of collective experience
Evaluation of group experiences
The problem of co-leaders at the end of the consultation
Follow-up consultation

Part 3: Applying Group Counseling in Schools and Community Organizations

CHAPTER 10 | Group Counseling in Schools
Introduction
Group counseling at schools
Guidelines for Group Activities for Children and Youth
Play Therapy in Group Counseling for Children and Adolescents
[Group Proposal] School Counseling Group for Children Ages 6-11
[Group Proposal] Group for Elementary School Students from Divorced and Transformed Families
[Group Proposal] Group for Abused Children
Developmental themes of adolescence
Problems and challenges encountered when leading a youth group
[Group Proposal] Leading Change in Youth (T-MAC): A Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Group
Helping Angry and Conflicted Youth
[Group Proposal] High School Anger Management Group
Group counseling for college students

CHAPTER 11 | Group Counseling at Local Agencies
Introduction
Group work with women
[Group Proposal] Incest Victims Support Group
Group work with men
[Group Proposal] Men's Group at a Community Organization
Group treatment for domestic violence perpetrators
[Group Proposal] Involuntary Domestic Violence Group
Group counseling for people with substance abuse disorders
[Group Proposal] Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Group Using the Liquidation Matrix
Group work with older people
Practical and Professional Considerations for Working with Older Adults in Groups
Group counseling with older adults experiencing healthy aging
[Group Proposal] Successful Aging Group
The therapeutic value of grief work in groups
[Group Proposal] Elderly Bereavement Group
[Group Proposal] Program for Seniors Entrusted to Facilities

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※ All chapters include ‘Key Points to Remember’ and ‘Practice’.

The latest 10th edition of the most widely recognized group counseling textbook

『Group Counseling Process and Practice』 is a steady seller that has been revised and supplemented for over 40 years since its first edition in 1977.
The author, M.
S. Corey and G.
The Coreys are both practitioners who have run numerous groups for decades and scholars who constantly review and research relevant literature to write their teaching materials.
The couple's daughter, Cindy Corey, also became a counselor and began writing books starting in the 8th grade.
Through faithful translations by widely recognized domestic counseling experts, it has become a beloved textbook for many professors and students.

This book demonstrates the authors' practical approach to counseling.
It covers in detail all the practical matters and topics that a leader must consider in preparing and running a group, from group formation and planning to its conclusion.
Therefore, this book will serve as a friendly guide for beginners in group counseling, explaining the tasks that leaders must perform at each stage of the group process and how to implement them.
And for those with experience, it will be a useful reference book for reviewing and organizing all the necessary information for group management based on their own experiences.

In this latest revised edition, the 10th, each chapter has been carefully reviewed and updated to present the latest views and trends in group practice.
This revised edition follows the Association for Accreditation of Counseling and Educational Programs (CACREP) 2016 Standards for Group Counseling and Group Activities and adds learning objectives to every chapter.
And to help learners, we've added 'Key Points to Remember' at the end of each chapter.