Group Counseling for Elementary and Middle School Children [Hardcover]

Focusing on theory and therapeutic factors and applications, this work will provide group leaders and counselors working with children with a conceptual basis and specific strategies for use in therapy, counseling, and therapeutic groups. It proposes that groups be formed around themes of condition (such as loss), rather than themes of circumstance (such as divorce). Forming the group, leader characteristics, and the expression of feelings and emotions are emphasized by the author. This work will be of interest to all mental health professionals working with children--school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.NINA W. BROWN has taught counseling at Old Dominion University in Virginia since 1968. She is the author of Teaching Group Dynamics: Process and Practices (Praeger, 1992).

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
A Conceptualization of Theory, Application, and Therapeutic Factors
Yalom's Therapeutic Factors in Brief Groups for Children
The Group Leader and Group Dynamics
Creating a Group
Art and Fairy Tales
Drama, Music, and Imagery
Feelings and Emotions: Fear, Guilt, Shame, Hostility, and Inadequacy
Feelings and Emotions: Anger, Depression, and Grief
Appendices
References
Index