Group Dynamics

Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners

Norris M. Haynes

This book provides a clear and engaging description of group dynamic processes. Vignettes, case examples, and activities provide an experiential flavor to the book that will deepen the reader’s understanding of key concepts. Activities are also useful experiential teaching and learning tools for studying group dynamics and allow participants to engage in the group dynamic process itself. Another attractive feature of the book is a series of reflections by an individual who participated in an intensive two-weekend group experience. She shares her thoughts on the group’s progression through various stages of change and reflects upon its impact on her personal growth. Group Dynamics: Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners will serve as an important text for students and professors and as a valuable guide for those who facilitate groups in a variety of clinical, counseling, educational, research, and organizational settings.

University Press of America

Pages: 160 • Trim: 6¼ x 9

978-0-7618-5697-9 • Paperback • December 2011 • $43.99 • (£35.00)

978-0-7618-5698-6 • eBook • February 2012 • $41.50 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Interpersonal Relations, Family & Relationships / Conflict Resolution, Psychology / General, Psychology / Education & Training

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Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners

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This book provides a clear and engaging description of group dynamic processes. Vignettes, case examples, and activities provide an experiential flavor to the book that will deepen the reader’s understanding of key concepts. Activities are also useful experiential teaching and learning tools for studying group dynamics and allow participants to engage in the group dynamic process itself. Another attractive feature of the book is a series of reflections by an individual who participated in an intensive two-weekend group experience. She shares her thoughts on the group’s progression through various stages of change and reflects upon its impact on her personal growth. Group Dynamics: Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners will serve as an important text for students and professors and as a valuable guide for those who facilitate groups in a variety of clinical, counseling, educational, research, and organizational settings.

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University Press of America

Pages: 160 • Trim: 6¼ x 9

978-0-7618-5697-9 • Paperback • December 2011 • $43.99 • (£35.00)

978-0-7618-5698-6 • eBook • February 2012 • $41.50 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Interpersonal Relations, Family & Relationships / Conflict Resolution, Psychology / General, Psychology / Education & Training

Author

Norris M. Haynes is a professor and director of the Center for Community and School Action Research at Southern Connecticut State University. He is also a clinical professor at the Yale University Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine. Haynes is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and holds diplomate status in the International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Activities
Preface
Chapter One: Defining Groups, Types of Groups and Value of Groups
Chapter Two: Stages of Group Development
Chapter Three: Steps in Forming a Group
Chapter Four: Selected Essential Elements of Group Culture and Structure
Chapter Five: Selected Essential Elements of the Group Process
Chapter Six: Processing and Reflecting Through Journaling
Chapter Seven: Termination
Chapter Eight: Conflict and Power: Patterns of Influence in Groups
Chapter Nine: Group Leadership
Chapter Ten: Teams
Chapter Eleven: Assessing and Evaluating the Group Process and Its Effects:
Evaluating a Psycho-educational Group Process
Chapter Twelve: Theoretical Perspectives and Ethical and Legal Considerations

Group Dynamics

Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners

Norris M. Haynes

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Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners

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