Instructor's Manual & Test Bank
Foundations Of Group Counseling
By David Capuzzi Mark D. Stauffer
10th Edition
, Contents
Part 1: Foundations For Group Work
1. An Overview Of Group Work........................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Group Work: Stages And Issues ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Group Counseling: Elements Of Effective Leadership ....................................................................................................... 14
4. Group Work: Theories And Applications ................................................................................................................................ 20
5. Ethical/Legal Considerations With Groups............................................................................................................................ 27
6. Diversity And Multicultural Group Counseling..................................................................................................................... 34
7. Efficacy And Evaluation Of Group Work.................................................................................................................................. 41
8. The Four Types Of Groups: Work/Task, Psychoeducational, Counseling, And Psychotherapy Groups ....... 48
Part 2: Useful Approaches And Best Practices
9. Creative Approaches To Group Work ....................................................................................................................................... 54
10. Facilitating Groups With Challenging Member Behaviors ............................................................................................... 61
11. Groupwork With Children: Applications For School And Other Settings .................................................................. 67
12. Groups For Adolescents ................................................................................................................................................................. 72
13. Groups With Individuals, Couples, And Families In Mental Health Settings ............................................................ 77
14. Groups In Rehabilitation Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 83
15. Groups With Older Adults: Loss, Transitions, And End Of Life Issues......................................................................... 89
16. Support Along The Journey: Groups Focused On Addiction And Recovery .............................................................. 96
17. Group Work: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Clients ...................................................................................102
Answer Keys ............................................................................................................................................................................ 108
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, Part One: Foundations For Group Work Chapter One
An Overview Of Group Work
Journaling Exercises:
(1) Explore The Websites For The American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And
Psychodrama (Asgpp), The American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa),
And The Association For Specialists In Group Work (Asgw). What Are The
Similarities And Differences Between These Organizations? What Resources
Does Each Organization Have That You Might Find Useful? If You Had To Join One
Of These Organizations, Which One Would It Be? Why?
(2) Conduct A Scavenger Hunt. Explore The Websites For The American Society Of
Group Psychotherapy And Psychodrama (Asgpp), The American Group
Psychotherapy Association (Agpa), And The Association For Specialists In Group
Work (Asgw) And Find The Following Items:
a. Which Organization Has This In Their Mission Statement: This
Organization “Is Rooted In The Philosophy Of Dr. Moreno.”
b. Which Organization Is A Division Of The American Counseling Association?
c. Which Organization Gives Members The Opportunity To Create
Their Own Personalized Group Therapy Video Profile?
d. Which Organization Is Approved To Provide Continuing Education Hours
For Re- Credentialing By The Following Professional Organizations: Naadac,
Nbcc And Nrcgp.
e. Which Organization Publishes The International Journal Of Group Psychotherapy?
f. Which Organization Has The Following As A Part Of Their Mission Statement:
“ Exists So That Members And Other Helping Professionals Are
Empowered With The Knowledge, Skills, And Resources Necessary To
Practice Effective, Socially Just, And Ethical Group Work In A Diverse
And Global Society?”
Reflection Questions:
1. Which Organization’s Website Did You Like The Best? Why?
2. Which Organization’s Website Did You Think Had The Most
Useful Information? Why?
3. If You Were To Join One Of These Organizations, Which One
Would It Be? Why?
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, Answers For Instructor:
(a) The American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And
Psychodrama (Asgpp)
(b) The Association For Specialists In Group Work (Asgw)
(c) The American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa)
(d) The American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And
Psychodrama (Asgpp)
(e) The American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa)
(f) The Association For Specialists In Group Work (Asgw)
(3) Think Of An Issue That You Are Either Currently Experiencing, Or Have
Experienced In The Past, For Which The Group Counseling Modality Would Be A
Good Fit. Briefly Describe The Issue. Only Share What You Are Comfortable In
Sharing. Then Explore The Different Goals In General For Groups, The Goals For
Specialized Groups, And The Goals For Groups Based Upon Theoretical Orientation.
Which Goals Do You Think Would Best Fit Your Needs For The Issue You Described.
What About These Goals Do You Think Would Best Facilitate The Resolution Of Your
Issue? Why?
Discussion Exercises:
(1) Pick One Historical Period That Most Interests You Related To The Development
Of Group Counseling In The United States As Defined By Your Textbook. Find
Outside Resources That Discuss This Historical Period In More Detail. These
Resources Can Be Journal Articles, Organizational Websites Ending In .Org, .Edu.
Or .Gov, Or Books. Then Discuss The Following:
a. What About This Historical Period Interested You?
b. What Did You Learn About This Historical Period That You Did Not Learn
From Your Textbook Chapter?
c. In What Specific Ways Do You Think This Historical Period Has Impacted
The Way That Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Psychoeducational
Groups, Or Task/Work Groups Are Conducted Today?
(2) Pick One Historical Period Related To The Development Of Group Counseling In
A Country Other Than The United States That Most Interests You. Find Outside
Resources That Discuss This Historical Period In More Detail. These Resources
Can Be Journal Articles, Organizational Websites Ending In .Org, .Edu. Or .Gov, Or
Books. Then Discuss The Following:
a. What About This Historical Period Interested You?
b. What Did You Learn About This Historical Period For That Particular Country?
c. In What Specific Ways Do You Think This Historical Period Has Impacted
The Way That Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Psychoeducational
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Foundations Of Group Counseling
By David Capuzzi Mark D. Stauffer
10th Edition
, Contents
Part 1: Foundations For Group Work
1. An Overview Of Group Work........................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Group Work: Stages And Issues ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Group Counseling: Elements Of Effective Leadership ....................................................................................................... 14
4. Group Work: Theories And Applications ................................................................................................................................ 20
5. Ethical/Legal Considerations With Groups............................................................................................................................ 27
6. Diversity And Multicultural Group Counseling..................................................................................................................... 34
7. Efficacy And Evaluation Of Group Work.................................................................................................................................. 41
8. The Four Types Of Groups: Work/Task, Psychoeducational, Counseling, And Psychotherapy Groups ....... 48
Part 2: Useful Approaches And Best Practices
9. Creative Approaches To Group Work ....................................................................................................................................... 54
10. Facilitating Groups With Challenging Member Behaviors ............................................................................................... 61
11. Groupwork With Children: Applications For School And Other Settings .................................................................. 67
12. Groups For Adolescents ................................................................................................................................................................. 72
13. Groups With Individuals, Couples, And Families In Mental Health Settings ............................................................ 77
14. Groups In Rehabilitation Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 83
15. Groups With Older Adults: Loss, Transitions, And End Of Life Issues......................................................................... 89
16. Support Along The Journey: Groups Focused On Addiction And Recovery .............................................................. 96
17. Group Work: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Clients ...................................................................................102
Answer Keys ............................................................................................................................................................................ 108
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, Part One: Foundations For Group Work Chapter One
An Overview Of Group Work
Journaling Exercises:
(1) Explore The Websites For The American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And
Psychodrama (Asgpp), The American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa),
And The Association For Specialists In Group Work (Asgw). What Are The
Similarities And Differences Between These Organizations? What Resources
Does Each Organization Have That You Might Find Useful? If You Had To Join One
Of These Organizations, Which One Would It Be? Why?
(2) Conduct A Scavenger Hunt. Explore The Websites For The American Society Of
Group Psychotherapy And Psychodrama (Asgpp), The American Group
Psychotherapy Association (Agpa), And The Association For Specialists In Group
Work (Asgw) And Find The Following Items:
a. Which Organization Has This In Their Mission Statement: This
Organization “Is Rooted In The Philosophy Of Dr. Moreno.”
b. Which Organization Is A Division Of The American Counseling Association?
c. Which Organization Gives Members The Opportunity To Create
Their Own Personalized Group Therapy Video Profile?
d. Which Organization Is Approved To Provide Continuing Education Hours
For Re- Credentialing By The Following Professional Organizations: Naadac,
Nbcc And Nrcgp.
e. Which Organization Publishes The International Journal Of Group Psychotherapy?
f. Which Organization Has The Following As A Part Of Their Mission Statement:
“ Exists So That Members And Other Helping Professionals Are
Empowered With The Knowledge, Skills, And Resources Necessary To
Practice Effective, Socially Just, And Ethical Group Work In A Diverse
And Global Society?”
Reflection Questions:
1. Which Organization’s Website Did You Like The Best? Why?
2. Which Organization’s Website Did You Think Had The Most
Useful Information? Why?
3. If You Were To Join One Of These Organizations, Which One
Would It Be? Why?
1
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, Answers For Instructor:
(a) The American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And
Psychodrama (Asgpp)
(b) The Association For Specialists In Group Work (Asgw)
(c) The American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa)
(d) The American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And
Psychodrama (Asgpp)
(e) The American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa)
(f) The Association For Specialists In Group Work (Asgw)
(3) Think Of An Issue That You Are Either Currently Experiencing, Or Have
Experienced In The Past, For Which The Group Counseling Modality Would Be A
Good Fit. Briefly Describe The Issue. Only Share What You Are Comfortable In
Sharing. Then Explore The Different Goals In General For Groups, The Goals For
Specialized Groups, And The Goals For Groups Based Upon Theoretical Orientation.
Which Goals Do You Think Would Best Fit Your Needs For The Issue You Described.
What About These Goals Do You Think Would Best Facilitate The Resolution Of Your
Issue? Why?
Discussion Exercises:
(1) Pick One Historical Period That Most Interests You Related To The Development
Of Group Counseling In The United States As Defined By Your Textbook. Find
Outside Resources That Discuss This Historical Period In More Detail. These
Resources Can Be Journal Articles, Organizational Websites Ending In .Org, .Edu.
Or .Gov, Or Books. Then Discuss The Following:
a. What About This Historical Period Interested You?
b. What Did You Learn About This Historical Period That You Did Not Learn
From Your Textbook Chapter?
c. In What Specific Ways Do You Think This Historical Period Has Impacted
The Way That Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Psychoeducational
Groups, Or Task/Work Groups Are Conducted Today?
(2) Pick One Historical Period Related To The Development Of Group Counseling In
A Country Other Than The United States That Most Interests You. Find Outside
Resources That Discuss This Historical Period In More Detail. These Resources
Can Be Journal Articles, Organizational Websites Ending In .Org, .Edu. Or .Gov, Or
Books. Then Discuss The Following:
a. What About This Historical Period Interested You?
b. What Did You Learn About This Historical Period For That Particular Country?
c. In What Specific Ways Do You Think This Historical Period Has Impacted
The Way That Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Psychoeducational
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