Description
Book SynopsisThis resource provides a thorough introduction to the principles and practices of group therapy. It offers a balanced treatment of the five most widely used models in group therapy and uses case studies and sample treatment plans to illustrate these techniques in action.
Trade ReviewThis is a very fine and rich introduction to group therapy that I would gladly recommend to anyone teaching about or wanting to learn about group therapy or the nature of groups. (Cecil E. Rice, Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books, 2004, Vol. 49, No. 5)
Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Group Psychotherapy
* Introduction
* Goals of Group psychotherapy
Part II. Change Processes
* Development of the Group
* Mechanisms of Change
Part III. Elements of Group Psychotherapy
* The Role of the Therapist
* Advance Leadership Issues
* Supporting Features of the Group Design
* Composition, Selection, and Preparation
* The Ethical Practice of Group Psychotherapy
Part IV. Models of Group Psychotherapy
* Interpersonal Model
* Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy: An Object Relations Approach
* The Cognitive-Behavioral Approach
* Problem-Solving
Part V. Group Psychotherapy with Other Modalities
* Group Psychotherapy and other modalities
Part VI. Conclusions
Appendix: Effective Group Psychotherapy
