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• Bridges the gap between theory and practice by combining theoretical and empirical knowledge with practical applications to the groups with which readers work.

• This book continues to keep pace with the new developments in theory and research by taking an updated look at what is known about group dynamics. While the readers of this book are diverse, Joining Together remains focused on the characteristic dynamics found in virtually all groups. Examples are used from all walks of life.

• Experiential exercises and simulations foster a conceptual understanding of group dynamics plus expertise in putting the concepts to use.

• Provides examples that are applicable to every area of life that involves group dynamics.

• Comprehension tests appear throughout the text after each major section to check students' understanding of the key concepts.

• Important chapters such as Diversity, Group Goals, Leadership, The Use of Power, Learning Groups, Decision-Making, and Conflict have been designed to be more appealing to students, more current, and linked closely to the rest of the text.

• A series of diagnostic exercises appear throughout to allow students to evaluate their current leadership levels and to provide a rationale for improving their skills in each area.

New To This Edition

• Chapter 6, “Using Power,” has been thoroughly revised to focus on the positive uses of power within small groups. While power is most often discussed in negative terms, in many situations the use of power benefits all group members. New research is presented on the various bases of power, new findings on the interaction between high and low power groups, and ways of exerting power.

• Chapter 4, “Communication Within Groups,” now includes the latest and most exciting theoretical work from the social sciences and illustrates the application of group dynamics theory and research to practical situations in a variety of settings.

• Chapter 12, “Leading Growth and Counseling Groups,” incorporates the latest research from a cross-section of disciplines to illustrate how theory can be applied according to needs and goals. Throughout these chapters, the balance between traditional and contemporary topics has been enhanced by the addition of biographical sketches of major figures in group dynamics.

• The entire text has been extensively edited and designed to insure a more concise and readable presentation.

• The references and citations have been updated to include the most current and useful research information available.

Table of Contents

Most chapters end with a Summary.

Preface.

Appendix: Answers.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

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• Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills, 11/E
  Johnson & Johnson
  ©2013  |  Merrill  |  Paper; 640 pp  |  Estimated Availability : 03/15/2012
  ISBN-10: 0132678136  |  ISBN-13: 9780132678131
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  Joining Together introduces readers to the theory and research needed to understand how to make groups effective and, through exercises and thorough explanations, equips them with the skills required to apply that knowledge to practical situations. 

   

  Chapters discuss the history of groups and group dynamics, the nature of experiential learning, group goals, communication within groups, leadership, power, decision making, controversy and creativity, and conflict management.  More applied chapters focus on valuing diversity, cooperative learning, leading counseling groups, and team development and training.

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• Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills, 10/E
  Johnson & Johnson
  ©2009  |  Merrill  |  Paper; 672 pp  |  Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205578632  |  ISBN-13: 9780205578634
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  This best-selling text is a broad, integrative overview of group dynamics presented in a well researched, readable, and experiential format.

  This text introduces readers to the theory and research findings needed to understand how to make groups effective, and it helps build the skills required to apply that knowledge in practical situations. More than a textbook, Joining Together illustrates how this knowledge and mastery of skills creates choices, opportunities, and successes for each individual. No competing text offers the scope of coverage and the range of experiential exercises of Joining Together.

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Allyn & Bacon Helping Professions SuperSite for Counseling
Allyn & Bacon
©2003  |  Merrill  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205394302  |  ISBN-13: 9780205394302
This online resource is available at no cost at http://www.ablongman.com/helpingprofessions.
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Career Counseling: Work in Progress DVD
Greenwood, Amundson & Niles
©2006  |  Merrill  |  DVD  |  Instock
ISBN-10: 0131920014  |  ISBN-13: 9780131920019
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