CHAPTER ONE AN OVERVIEW OF GROUP WORK Journaling Exercises: (1) Explore the websites for the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP), the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), and The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). What are the similarities and differences between these organizations? What resources does each organization have that you might find useful? If you had to join one of these organizations, which one would it be? Why? (2) Conduct a scavenger hunt. Explore the websites for the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP), the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), and The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) and find the following items: a. Which organization has this in their mission statement: This organization “is rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Moreno.” b. Which organization is a division of the American Counseling Association? c. Which organization gives members the opportunity to create their own personalized group therapy video profile? d. Which organization is approved to provide continuing education hours for recredentialing by the following professional organizations: NAADAC, NBCC and NRCGP. e. Which organization publishes the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy? f. Which organization has the following as a part of their mission statement: “ exists so that members and other helping professionals are empowered with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to practice effective, socially just, and ethical group work in a diverse and global society?” Reflection Questions: 1. Which organization’s website did you like the best? Why? 2. Which organization’s website did you think had the most useful information? Why? 3. If you were to join one