Group Guidance and Counseling

The book Group Guidance and Counseling includes practical perspectives and approaches in the process of desirable therapeutic changes in group counseling. In addition to the educational aspects of this book, the author, based on his three decades of practical experience in group counseling and group therapy, emphasizes that counseling students should practically learn how to conduct and manage group counseling. This enables them not only to use the principles and concepts to promote healthier living and better relationships with others in their personal lives, but also to apply it as an effective therapeutic approach in their counseling profession with clients. Thus, this book attempts to present the theoretical and practical concepts of group guidance and counseling in a simple manner. This book is prepared as a textbook for students and individuals interested in learning group methods and techniques as well as group concepts and dynamics, how to form groups, and the role of the counselor as the group leader. Additionally, trainers, counselors, psychologists, and mental health professionals involved in the constructive growth of individuals through group experiences can benefit from it.