Textbook Readings:
Gladding (2016): Groups: A Counseling Specialty

Ch. 1 Types of Group
Ch. 2 Group Dynamics
Ch. 3 Effective Group Leadership
Consider these questions as you read:

Before reading Chapter 1, what are some components you think would be important for starting a counseling group? Would you incorporate physical activities, music?
Chapter 2: What are some nonverbal behaviors that give you some clues to what a person might be feeling? How do you personally feel about conflict? do you avoid it or are you comfortable with it?
Chapter 3: How do you identify with others for understanding a frame of reference? Are you comfortable with disclosing some of yourself?