This is an excellent book for the novice group therapist. The author has been very thorough in examining practical and theoretical aspects of group therapy. Ms. Whitaker states, 'the book is not a how to, but is meant to be practical.' The author has done a fine job in covering all aspects of group therapy. It is useful for the novice and the experienced clinician alike.

This guide for practitioners discusses the special helping properties of groups in therapy. Whitaker (emeritus, social work, U. of York, UK) presents suggestions for thinking about the purpose of a group, planning for and conducting the group, learning from experience, and conducting research. A sampling of topics includes small face-to-face groups, groups for different populations, developmental stages in a group, intervening in a group, and the connections between theory and practice.

Counselling
"I can say unreservedly that this book is a must for all but the most experienced "conductors" of groups: and I reckon that the most experienced would do well to leaf through it... I have not seen a book which equals Using Groups to Help People.'."

The experience of the past ten years of group work has shown that practitioners tend to encounter most problems not when considering the theory of how to run groups, but when they are actually in clinical sessions with groups. This new edition of Using Groups to Help People focuses on anticipating and solving problems in group work, including; how and when to intervene in a group, dealing with 'problem' group members, listening to and observing groups. Reflecting the changes of the last decade, this up-to-date, comprehensive, and practical book will prove valuable to all those involved in group work.