A comprehensive and efficient guide for both novice and experienced group leaders, Interactive Group Work helps group leaders to create the conditions across group types and settings that enable group members to support one another.

From group work principles to theories and procedures, this text focuses on group counseling and therapy and explores the shared foundations with psychoeducational and task groups. Through in-depth explanations and real-world examples, it illustrates how groups work and builds knowledge of how to create successful group environments—places where group members interact, grow, change, and achieve their goals. This book goes in depth on how to set the stage for group work and enhance the experience for leaders and clients.

About the Authors

Jane E. Atieno Okech, PhD, is a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision and vice provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Vermont. Professor Okech’s scholarship primarily focuses on the advancement of proficiencies in the practice of group psychotherapy and clinical supervision with diverse populations. Her scholarly publications in group work and counselor education in general have received multiple professional accolades, including the 2015 Outstanding Article and 2017 Article of the Year awards by the Association for Specialists in Group Work for her collaborations with Drs. Rachel Vannatta, Asher Pimpleton-Gray, and Julia Champe. Professor Okech also received the 2019 Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year award by the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision for her collaboration with Dr. Rubel. She was designated a fellow by the Association for Specialists in Group Work in 2018 and is executive editor of The Journal for Specialists in Group Work.

Deborah J. Rubel, PhD, is a professor of Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University. Dr. Rubel’s recent scholarship focuses on examining and critiquing qualitative approaches to research, describing mental health stigma and bias in counseling/counselor education, and promoting group work. She received the 2019 Counselor Education and Supervision Publication of the Year award from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) for her collaboration with Dr. Okech. She was designated a fellow by the Association for Specialist in Group Work in 2017. Currently, she serves as the chair of the ACES Social Justice and Human Rights Committee.

William B. Kline, PhD, is a retired counselor educator and counselor. During his career, he focused on group work and qualitative research, publishing in both areas. His professional service included numerous terms on the editorial boards of Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) and The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. He also served as editor and then as associate editor for qualitative research for CES. He received the Eminent Career Award and was later designated as a fellow by the Association for Specialists in Group Work.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We first started out as ?The Paperback Exchange,? a chain of physical bookstores where we would part exchange your beloved books for new stories to transport you to faraway places. However, as shopping started to evolve to online shops and marketplaces, we bid our stores goodbye to become ?PBShop.? This transition has only allowed us to blossom as we now ship thousands of titles to book lovers across the globe. We pride ourselves in being a community of local book lovers which allows our passion and devotion to shine in everything we do. In 2020 we not only celebrated our 20th birthday but our 1st birthday as being completely employee owned after becoming an E.O.T in September 2019. We are proud to be different and embrace standing apart on a book mountain by working from a virtual inventory which allows us to provide thousands of books that may be difficult to get for your bookshelf or your studies. Working with a number of different suppliers allows us to explore other avenues such as puzzles, sheet music and even stationery so we really do have something for everyone. Life is about being versatile in all realms of existence. If this is your first visit or you are a returning customer, we would like to welcome you to the PBShop family, for there is no friend as loyal as a book. We are a company who put our customers at the centre of everything we do as we understand the importance of reading because once you learn to read, you will forever be free. There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours that we are yet to explore, which is why we will forever inspire curious minds.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Pbshop.co.uk Ltd
Unit 22 Horcott Industrial Estate, Horcott Road, Fairford, GL7 4BX, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Returns Policy
We ask all customers to contact us for authorisation should they wish to return their order. Orders returned without authorisation may not be credited.
If you wish to return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to obtain authorisation.

Returns requested beyond this time will not be authorised.

Our team will provide full instructions on how to return your order and once received our returns department will process your refund.
Please note the cost to return any...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Books are shipped from UK warehouse. Delivery thereafter is between 4 and 14 business days dependant upon your location - please do contact us with any queries you may have.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 14 business days	7 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.