How Personal Growth and Task Groups Work (SAGE Human Services Guides)

By Robert K. Conyne

Focusing on normal′ rather than clinical populations, this book presents an account of how practitioners can develop effective groups. Two major categories of groups are explored: } task groups (such as committee groups) for solving problems and accomplishing tangible goals, and } personal groups (such as psychotherapy groups) for achieving individual change and developing interpersonal skills. The author utilizes two extensive examples or stories′ throughout to demonstrate the applicability of his conceptual framework for group facilitation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803933401
• ISBN13: 9780803933408
• Release Date: March 1989
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"