ABSTRACT
First Published in 1998. This is Volume VIII in the Sociology of Behaviour and Psychology series. This book is a description of some of the things which happen in small groups of a particular kind. This kind of group I have called a 'non-directive' training group. This is a personal account of the analysis of the learning process taking place in these type of groups that are being used more widely in the initial or in-service training of social workers, probation officers, prison officers and teachers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |18 pages
What Kind of a Group?
The Training Group – Physical Conditions – The Non-Directive Method – The Permissive Climate – Personal Involvement and Feedback – The Role of the Leader.
chapter |23 pages
Starting the Group Process
The Composition of the Group – Early Problems – How a Group Began – Group Interaction
chapter |21 pages
Stages of Development
The Defensive Position – The Orientation Process – The Development Situation
chapter |18 pages
The Move towards Emotional Involvement
Interpersonal Reactions – The Fear of Getting Hurt – Facing Hostility
chapter |28 pages
The Therapeutic Aspect
The Gaining of Insight – Deeper Personal Problems – Learning and Therapy
chapter |36 pages
Personal Reports
chapter |17 pages
On What we Have Learnt
Understanding Behaviour – The Growth of Self-Realisation – The Future of the Training Group
