Group Dynamics: Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners

by Norris M. Haynes

This book provides a clear and engaging description of group dynamic processes. Vignettes, case examples, and activities provide an experiential flavor to the book that will deepen the reader’s understanding of key concepts. Activities are also useful experiential teaching and learning tools for studying group dynamics and allow participants to engage in the group dynamic process itself. Another attractive feature of the book is a series of reflections by an individual who participated in an intensive two-weekend group experience. She shares her thoughts on the group’s progression through various stages of change and reflects upon its impact on her personal growth. Group Dynamics: Basics and Pragmatics for Practitioners will serve as an important text for students and professors and as a valuable guide for those who facilitate groups in a variety of clinical, counseling, educational, research, and organizational settings.

162 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2011

Reviews

[Igor Tkachenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

In general it’s quite informative

but the book feels like a compilation of unsystemized articles. It jumps between business, educational and therapeutic examples. Nevertheless I found here complete enough guide to the group dynamics topic.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for a psychology course on group dynamics. It was quite dry but provided a good overview on the topic. The group activity examples throughout were helpful for drafting a group proposal.