Group counseling and psychotherapy with children and adolescents : theory, research, and practice /
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| Author / Creator: | Shechtman, Zipora. |
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| Imprint: | Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2007. |
| Description: | xv, 289 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6105155 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Part I. The Rationale for Child and Adolescent Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Introduction to Part I
- 1. Who Needs Group Counseling and Psychotherapy?
- Children With Learning Disabilities (LD)
- Children of Divorce
- Immigrant Children
- The Impact of Terror
- Children With Various Problems
- Providing Support to All Children
- The Type of Group Offered
- Summary
- 2. The Theory of Group Counseling With Children
- Expressive-Supportive Therapy
- Support From Research
- A Case Illustration
- Individual Processes of Change
- Hill's (2005) Three-Stage Model of Counseling
- A Case Illustration of the Three-Stage Model
- Application of the Three-Stage Model: Support From Research
- Prochaska's (1999) Transtheoretical Model of Change
- A Case Illustration of the Transtheoretical Model of Change
- Application of the Transtheoretical Model: Support From Research
- Summary
- 3. Therapeutic Factors in Children's Groups
- Therapeutic Factors in Adult Groups
- Therapeutic Factors in Children's Groups
- The Meaning of Relationship-Climate in Children's Groups
- Summary
- Part II. The Practice of Child and Adolescent Group Psychotherapy
- Introduction to Part II
- 4. Leadership in Counseling Groups With Children
- Counselor Roles in Groups With Children
- Counselor Personality
- Counselor Interventions
- Procedures for Opening and Closing Group Sessions
- The Counselor's Helping Skills
- Research on Counselor Helping Skills in Groups of Children
- Summary
- 5. Activities in the Group: Methods and Techniques
- Bibliotherapy
- Practicing Affective Bibliotherapy
- PhotoTherapy
- The Practice of PhotoTherapy
- Therapeutic Cards
- Summary
- 6. Pre-Group Planning and Forming a Group
- Member Selection
- Group Composition
- Group Duration, Format, and Size
- Physical Structure
- Scheduling
- Beyond the Children
- Summary
- 7. The Initial Stage
- Forming Relationships
- Developing a Language of Feelings
- Establishing Constructive Group Norms
- Constructive Response
- Sense of Security
- Summary
- 8. The Transition Stage
- Resistance in Children's Groups
- Resistance to an Activity
- Resistance to the Counselor
- Resistance to a Group Member
- Resistance for Internal Reasons
- Summary of Research
- Explanation of the Data: Sources of Resistance
- Explanation of the Data: Types of Resistance
- Explanation of the Data: Resistance Over Time
- Summary
- 9. The Working Stage: How to Enhance Emotional Experiencing and Group Support
- The Working Stage in Groups for Young Children and Adolescents
- Various Formats to Start the Group Process
- Processes in Adolescent Groups
- Spontaneous Processes
- Processes in Children's Groups
- Research on Group Processes With Children
- Summary
- 10. Termination
- Dealing With Loss and Separation
- Parting Through Positive Feedback
- Evaluating Growth In and Out of the Group
- Evaluating the Group Experience
- Making Plans for the Future
- Separation From the Leader
- Summary
- Part III. Accountability and Processes with Various Groups
- Introduction to Part III
- 11. Group Counseling for Lonely Children and Adolescents
- Social Competence Training
- The Development of Social Competence in Intimate Groups
- The Development of Social Competence in an Elementary-School Group
- The Development of Social Competence in an Adolescent Group
- Social Competence as Manifested in Children's Feedback
- The Evolution of Self-Disclosure
- Research Outcomes
- Summary
- 12. Group Counseling for Students with LD
- Literature Review
- Educational/Problem-Solving Groups
- Counseling Groups
- Illustration of the Process
- The Unique Characteristics of Groups With Students Dealing With LD
- Children's Feedback
- Research Outcomes
- Summary
- 13. Group Counseling for Children of Divorce
- Introduction of the Problem
- Examples of Psycho-Educational Groups
- Counseling Groups for Children of Divorce
- An Elementary-School Group
- An Adolescent Group
- Research on Groups of Children of Divorce
- Summary
- 14. Group Counseling for Aggressive Children and Adolescents
- A Counseling Intervention of a Cognitive Type
- Intervention by my Colleagues and Myself
- Description of a Group Process
- Outcome Research
- Process Research
- Summary
- 15. Group Counseling for Adolescents of a Different Culture: The Case of Arabs
- Research on Groups for Arab Children and Adolescents
- Clinical Data
- Summary
- Part IV. Summary and Conclusion
- Introduction to Part IV
- 16. What Does the Data Tell Us About Group Counseling With Children? Future Directions
- Assessment of the Situation
- Formation of Clinical Goals
- Modifying Techniques
- Outcomes
- Process Research
- Summary, Conclusion, and Future Goals
- Appendix I.
- Appendix II.
- Appendix III.
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
