Sam Steen, Rachel Vannatta, Kara Ieva

Introduction to Group Counseling (eBook, ePUB)

A Culturally Sustaining and Inclusive Framework

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The only group counseling text to embrace multicultural and social justice considerations

This innovative text is the first to integrate the constructs of multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, and advocacy within fundamental group counseling principles. Interweaving group theory with application, this clear and concise book is distinguished by a multitude of real-world case studies covering a broad spectrum of group leaders, co-leaders, and group members in different settings to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and practices required for effective group counseling in all arenas. These case studies underscore the nuances of group counseling dynamics through an anti-racist, multicultural lens. Challenging antiquated theories and models, the text focuses on the strengths of innovative group counseling models and programs.

Specific discussions of ethical considerations and multicultural and social justice counseling competencies for group workers are included in each chapter, along with multiple opportunities for experiential learning including discussion questions, small group activities, skill application, journal starters, and homework activities. An extensive suite of ancillaries includes an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoints, and Podcasts.

Key Features:

• Integrates multiculturalism competencies and social justice concepts with fundamental group counseling principles
• Delivers multiple real-life case studies illustrating nuances of group counseling in different settings
• Provides a convincing argument for the value of group work along with a specific chapter on the training group experience
• Offers balanced coverage of group counseling skills and group development theory
• Champions innovative group counseling models and programs

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780826186072
• Artikelnr.: 64193192

Autorenporträt

Sam Steen, PhD, LSC, is an Associate Professor, licensed Professional School Counselor, and Director of the Diversity Research and Action Consortium, who specializes in school counseling, group work and cultivating Black students' academic identity development. Dr. Steen was a school counselor for 10 years and these practitioner experiences shape his research agenda, approach to teaching, and service. Currently, two objectives guide his scholarship: 1) to further develop creative and culturally sustaining school-based counseling interventions that improve student achievement; including The Achieving Success Everyday Group Model (ASE Group Model) designed to promote social emotional and academic development for students of color and 2) to explore issues related to the training and preparation of pre-service counselors and school counselors in the local, regional, and national community. Dr. Steen is a Fellow for the Association for Specialists in Group Work, a division of the American Counseling Association. Recently, Dr. Steen received the Al Dye Research Award and the Professional Advancement Award both from ASGW recognizing his outstanding efforts advancing the field of group work through research and development of new and innovative strategies for schools, families, and underrepresented communities.