ABSTRACT
Creating a group can be a daunting process that paralyzes many practitioners. This chapter provides a step-by-step model for the process needed to initiate a group while attending to all of the elements necessary to increase the probability that your group will be a success for you and your members. The last step in the process, the pre-group interview, was discussed as a vital step to ensure the group members you have in your group are a good fit. Careful attention to each step in the process can ease the work and obstacles associated with implementing a group.
