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Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills

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In this paper, a text first published in 1975, discusses group dynamics, experiential learning, group goals and social interdependence, communication, leadership, decision making, controversy and creativity, conflicts of interest, power, diversity, team development, and leading growth and counseling for counseling.
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New edition of a text first published in 1975. Covers group dynamics, experiential learning, group goals and social interdependence, communication, leadership, decision making, controversy and creativity, conflicts of interest, power, diversity, team development, and leading growth and counseling gr

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