This new third edition of Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures adds depth to a respected text which has been used extensively as a primary resource for traditional courses in group counseling. It provides a thorough discussion of the rationale for using group counseling, looks at the differing approaches of each author to group counseling, outlines practical suggestions on the skills needed for effective facilitation of groups, and gives guidelines for forming a group and solutions to common problems.Providing meaningful material for graduate students and practitioners alike, this third edition is presented in a very user-friendly format which includes: a detailed chronology of important dates and events in the area of group work; expanded coverage of major theoretical approaches as applied to group counseling; an examination of ethical issues in group counseling; a comprehensive group protocol that offers an inside look into the statement-by-statement interaction of the group; an updatedchild and adolescent section with an indepth look at filial therapy; and a helpful glossary of group counseling terminology.