Creating Groups

by Harvey J. Bertcher, Frank Maple

Overview

Thoroughly revised, enlarged and redesigned, the Second Edition of this successful book presents useful guidelines for effectively composing new groups and modifying existing ones. The authors provide techniques and exercises based on the most recent group therapy research to help to develop groups that can meet a variety of personal, organizational and community goals.

New to this edition are: all the steps that go into the creation of a group - from the idea of starting a group to planning and conducting the first meeting; factors of race and gender in groups; and the empowerment of potential members in the group composition process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803954915
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/28/1996
Series:	SAGE Human Services Guides , #2
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	106
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 8.66(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Dealing with Difference
Defining the Term Group
Different Kinds of Groups
Recruiting Group Members
Composing Your Group
Group Modification
Time, Size and Space
Composing a Group
Planning the First Meeting

Editorial Reviews

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