Group Counseling and Psychotherapy With Children and Adolescents

“What is unusual about this book is the expert theory research to direct practice orientation. Shechtman presents a sophisicated, research-based view of group work with children and adolescents. This is a book that works for practitioners, but also has important insights for the field as a whole.” —Allen E. Ivey, EdD University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Part I: The Rationale for Child and Adolescent Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. Introduction to Part I. Who Needs Group Counseling and Psychotherapy? The Theory of Group Counseling With Children. Therapeutic Factors in Children’s Groups. Part II: The Practice of Child and Adolescent Group Psychotherapy. Introduction to Part II. Leadership in Counseling Groups With Children. Activities in the Group: Methods and Techniques. Pre-group Planning and Forming a Group. The Initial Stage. The Transition Stage. The Working Stage: How to Enhance Emotional Experiencing and Group Support. Termination. Part III: Accountability and Processes With Various Groups. Introduction to Part III. Group Counseling for Lonely Children and Adolescents. Group Counseling for Students With LD. Group Counseling for Children of Divorce. Group Counseling for Aggressive Children and Adolescents. Group Counseling for Adolescents of a Different Culture: The Case of Arabs. Part IV: Summary and Conclusion. Introduction to Part IV. What Does the Data Tell Us About Group Counseling With Children? Future Directions. Appendices.