Leading Psychoeducational Groups for Children and Adolescents [Paperback]

This book provides readers with direction on how to organize psychoeducational groups while also helping them enhance skills for effectively leading such groupsall in one comprehensive volume! Offering an applied, pragmatic approach, author Janice L. DeLucia-Waack uniquely integrates research and practice to suggest valuable leadership strategies while addressing special issues such as children of divorce, anger management, bullying behaviors, and much more.  
This book provides readers with direction on how to organize psychoeducational groups while also helping them enhance skills for effectively leading such groupsall in one comprehensive volume! Offering an applied, pragmatic approach, author Janice L. DeLucia-Waack uniquely integrates research and practice to suggest valuable leadership strategies while addressing special issues such as children of divorce, anger management, bullying behaviors, and much more.  
Table of Contents
Ch 1: Introduction
Goals of This Book
How This Book is Organized
What are Psychoeducational Groups and How are They Different From Other Types of Groups?
How are Children and Adolescent Groups Different From Adult Groups?
Summary
Suggested Training Activities
Ch 2: Planning for a Psychoeducational Group for Children and Adolescents
PreGroup Decision Making
Outline and Content of Group Sessions
Agency and School Support
Recruitment Strategies
Leader Preparation
Supervision
Summary
Suggested Training Activities
Ch 3: PreGroup Interviews and Group Sessions
Informed Consent for Parents and Children
Screening Interviews
Preparation Sessions
Summary
Suggested Training Activities