Theory and Practice of Group Counseling - Hardcover

Gerald Corey is Professor Emeritus of Human Services at California State University at Fullerton; a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology; a licensed psychologist; a National Certified Counselor; a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Counseling Psychology); a Fellow of the American Counseling Association; and a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Dr. Corey taught undergraduate and graduate courses in group counseling, as well as courses in experiential groups, the theory and practice of counseling, and ethics in counseling. He is the author or co-author of 15 counseling textbooks currently in print and numerous journal articles. Along with his wife, Marianne Schneider Corey, Dr. Corey has conducted group counseling training workshops for mental health professionals at many universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Germany, Belgium, Scotland, England, and Ireland. The two received the Association for Specialists in Group Work's Eminent Career Award in 2001. Dr. Corey earned his doctorate in counseling from the University of Southern California.

"(This is a) very comprehensive approach to the leadership of therapeutic groups. Really covers all (or most) of the material necessary for the understanding of theory and practice of conducting groups in one place. Takes the approach that appreciates the contributions of prominent theories and their application to group work."

The manuscript covers a number of major theories, therapies, and techniques in a no-nonsense fashion. Dr. Corey has a fluid style of writing that is clear, precise, and easy to read. It is written in such a way that the information is easy to retain. I would say to a colleague that this is a must read.