The personal development group is a feature of many counselling and psychotherapy trainings. This book offers an insight into the workings of the group and the communications that take place within it. Through examples and exercises, readers can learn about themselves as they learn about the group processes that they are experiencing. Chris Rose charts the course of a PD group through various stages, dealing with fundamental themes such as conflict, authority, resistance and difference.
Key Features
- Insightful Perspective: Explores the complex relationship between group and individual in the wider context of culture and society.
- Practical Learning: Encourages students to engage with their own development in a pro-active and informed manner.
- Valuable Introduction: Provides an introduction to group work for both students and those curious about group dynamics.
- Diverse Material: Offers engaging content suitable for various stages of personal development.
Additional Information
The task is always to keep in focus both the individual experience and the group process. This dual perspective provides group members with important resources to understand and make better use of their own PD group. The elusive task of personal development is vital to the formation of competent counsellors and psychotherapists. Any course that has a PD group will benefit from the understandings that the book can offer, irrespective of theoretical model. It invites students to challenge attitudes and assumptions in a thoughtful self-reflexive style.
Specifications
Whatever the stage of development, there is material to engage and stimulate the reader.
