Working more creatively with groups - Benson, Jarlath F. (Routledge, 2010)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
How to plan the group -- Leading and setting up the group -- An introduction to group dynamics and process -- Work at the beginning stages of the group : inclusion issues -- Work at the middle stages of the group : control issues -- Work at the later stages of the group : affection issues -- Work at the ending stage of the group : separation issues -- The foundations of creative groupwork -- The skills of creative groupwork -- The techniques of creative groupwork -- Working more intensively with groups : focus and context -- Working more synthetically with the group -- Working with different types of group -- Setting up and running a supervisory group -- Keeping your practice going
This new edition presents the basic knowledge for setting up and working with a group. It looks at how to plan and lead a group successfully and intervening skilfully. Each chapter is updated and expanded and there are two new chapters. Widely used, this text is suitable for all those working with groups