Failures in Group Work How We Can Learn from Our Mistakes [Paperback]

Actual failures in group work are examined in this book, as are the ways in which group leaders learnt from their mistakes, transforming failure into success.

Two chapters are devoted to each major type of group work: task groups; psychoeducational groups; counselling groups; and psychotherapy groups. In each case study presented, Robert K Conyne covers the background, focuses on the group leadership functions of planning, performing and processing, and analyzes the major elements of the case.Actual failures in group work are examined in this book, as are the ways in which group leaders learnt from their mistakes, transforming failure into success.

Two chapters are devoted to each major type of group work: task groups; psychoeducational groups; counselling groups; and psychotherapy groups. In each case study presented, Robert K Conyne covers the background, focuses on the group leadership functions of planning, performing and processing, and analyzes the major elements of the case.

"I view this book as essential in an advanced group work course and for all experienced group counselors who want to continue to develop their skills. The case examples are great. They are detailed and well written." 

PART ONE: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
A Framework for Examining Group Work
PART TWO: TASK GROUPS
Developing a Group Program
The Task Group Leader Should Not Deliver Group Counseling
PART THREE: PSYCHOEDUCATION GROUPS
Missing the Driving Force
Lacking a Plan
PART FOUR: COUNSELING GROUPS
Surprise and Challenge in Group Leadership
Violating the Code
PART FIVE: PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUPS
Problems with Diversity
You Need To Trust the Process
PART SIX: CONCLUSION
Learning from Our Mistakes through Processing