Description: Written for beginning group leaders in the helping professions or for any field where the group process is utilized, this practical book guides readers step by concrete step through the specific skills and strategies of group leadership-breading down its complexities into teachable skills. The authors provide a carefully sequenced set of tools and training in basic skills that help individuals develop the self-confidence they will need to lead groups.
-- The book's strong multicultural focus throughout shows readers how multicultural issues permeate all group work.
-- Basic listening and influencing skills, directing focus of group members, conducting a theme-centered group, using process observation frameworks, interpersonal influence, and accessing one's own skills are covered in detail.
-- The book pays attention to ethically based group practice-and its importance to the success of every group.

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