Group & Community Counselling Notes

This comprehensive guide is designed for B.A./M.A. Psychology students, providing structured insights into the theoretical and practical frameworks of counselling psychology. It simplifies complex topics into easy-to-understand formats, making it an essential resource for academic preparation and exam revision.

Product Specifications:

Core Topics Covered:

1. 1. Group Counselling: Includes definitions, objectives, types of counselling groups, and Tuckman’s model of group development.
   2. Leadership & Dynamics: Detailed breakdowns of group dynamics, leadership styles (Authoritarian, Democratic, Laissez-faire), and the qualities of effective group counsellors.
   3. Community-Based Counselling: Explores the shift toward community settings, including schools, workplaces, disaster response, and religious communities.
   4. Rehabilitation & Social Support: Covers rehabilitation counselling for special populations, social support systems (Cobb’s typology), and the landscape of mental health services in India.
   5. NGOs & Organizations: Examines the critical role of NGOs in mental health promotion and the use of community organization models like Locality Development and Social Planning.

Format & Features: Includes comparison tables for quick reference (e.g., stage-wise counsellor tasks, leadership styles, and setting-wise concerns).

1. 1. Features "Likely Exam Questions" to facilitate targeted study and self-assessment.
   2. Content is specifically curated to bridge Eastern and Western psychological approaches within the Indian context.