Description
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1996. These volumes address the major developments and changes resulting from the introduction of managed care. Books in this series enable mental health professional to provide effective therapy to their patients while conducting the maintaining of a successful practice. This volume provides clinical and administrative essential knowledge, a road-map with step-by-step instructions to group therapists on how to plan, begin, conduct and complete group therapies under managed care.
Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction to Managed Care and the Brief Group Therapies; Chapter 1 General Principles of Managed Mental Health Care in the Clinical Setting; Chapter 2 Brief Group Psychotherapy: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Trends; Chapter 3 Overview of the Pragmatics of Brief Group Therapy in the Context of Managed Mental Health Care; Part 2 Clinical Issues in Managed Care Groups; Chapter 4 Practical Concerns for Leaders of Managed Care Groups; Chapter 5 Construction of the Managed Care Group; Chapter 6 Preparation of Prospective Group Members for Group Entry; Chapter 7 Stages of Group Development and Their Significance in the Managed Care Setting; Chapter 8 Conduct of the Initial Stage of Managed Care; Chapter 9 The Middle Stage of Brief Groups: Problems and Solutions; Chapter 10 Termination of the Group and Follow-up Planning; Part 3 Special Issues; Chapter 11 The Inpatient Group and Groups with Unique Patient Populations; Part 4 Documenting the Group Experience and Evaluating the Outcome; Chapter 12 Recording and Reporting the Managed Care Group Experience; Chapter 13 Evaluating the Outcome in Brief Group Psychotherapy; Chapter 14 Future Directions and New Challenges;
