The Power of Groups by Cooley, Leslie A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Copyright Contents Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Dedication 1. Creating Change One Group at a Time

Facilitating Change An Equation for Change The Importance of a Theoretical Model Choosing a Foundation: An Exploration of Models Practitioner Training Summary

2. Solution-Focused Counseling: A Primer

The School as a System The Assumptions of Solution-Focused Brief Counseling Conclusions Summary

3. Turning a Solution-Focused Attitude Into Practice

What Happens if I Do Something Wrong? Techniques and Strategies of Solution-Focused Counseling Summary

4. Adapting Group Curriculum Material: General Principles

Choosing an Activity Make It Your Own Creating a Safe Environment Summary

5. Adapting Group Curriculum Material: Specific Strategies

Group Discussion Goal Setting The Role of Questions Summary

6. From Ideas to Action: Planning and Preparation

Getting Referrals Permission Letters Setting Up the Group Pre- and Postevaluation Surveys Handling Pressure Summary

7. From Ideas to Action: Getting the Group Up and Running

At the First Meeting Keeping the Group Afloat Successful Ways to End a Group Summary

8. Group Agendas: A Sampling

Elementary Level: Making Friends, Sessions 1 Through 3 Middle School: Handling Peer Pressure, Sessions 4 Through 6 High School: Making Decisions and Life Goals, Sessions 7 Through 9 Summary

9. Troubleshooting

Potential Snags Intervention Ideas Self-Evaluation Summary

10. The Power of Groups

The Students The Process The Leader

References Index