This is the book we used as a textbook for my Group Process course at Ivy Tech Community College. The book provides great ways to understand the dynamics of how a group properly functions. At times, as with all or most textbooks, it seems a bit long, but the information provided goes in great detail on how to properly run a successful group on a wide range of topics. This book provides those individuals that never believed they could run a successful group the means to do so. If you are in the Social Work/Human Services field this is a must read so you can also be adequately prepared to run a successful group. ( )