Psychoeducational groups

With thisthird edition, Psychoeducational Groups remains the only comprehensive, user-friendly guide to planning, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating psychoeducational groups.It presents all the necessary information to prepare leaders of a psychoeducational group through group design and practice.Included are step-by-step guidelines on how to initiate group sessions, construct group objectives, engage group members, monitor progress, and establish evaluation and follow-up guidelines.Emphasis is placed on the personal growth and development of the group leader, with careful consideration given to increasing awareness of personal issues and the potential impact that a leader can have on the group.New to this edition are chapters on cultural and diversity factors, risk management and ethics, groups for relating and communication, and groups in educational, agency, and workplace settings.

Part I: Structuring. Psychoeducational Groups:Overview and Model.Planning. Evaluation and Exercises.Group Leadership and Instructional Style.Part II: Leader Development and Facilitation Skills.Group Leader Self-development.Group Leadership Skills.The Group: Process and Progress.Part III: Leader Competencies.Cultural and Diversity Issues and Concerns.Ethical and Legal Standards.Potential Membership Problems, Concerns, and Intervention Skills.Managing Conflict and Guidelines for Confrontation.Part IV: Applications.Leading Psychoeducational Groups for Children and Adolescents.Leading Psychoeducational Groups for Adults.Psychoeducational Groups for Illnesses and Other Conditions.Psychoeducational Support Groups.