{"product_id":"timemanaged-group-psychotherapy-effective-clinical-applications-9780880488631","title":"TimeManaged Group Psychotherapy  Effective Clinical Applications","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides new and experienced clinicians with generic models for the development of efficient and effective interactive groups able to deliver a wide variety of treatment options. It offers a comprehensive examination of the potential of group psychotherapy and an appreciation of time management in its utilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs is rarely the case in ordinary experience, K. Roy MacKenzie's new book, \u003ci\u003eTime Managed Group Psychotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e, delivers far more that it promises. It is indeed an excellent guide to effective clinical applications of group psychotherapy in a time-limited context, but it is also a clear, systematic, and thoughtful presentation of basic principles of group psychotherapy in general, and it could well serve as a useful text in an introductory psychotherapy course.\u003c\/p\u003e * International Journal of Group Psychotherapy *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is all-too-rare, yet delightful, experience to read a book that delivers exactly what it promises. The title of MacKenzie's book is clear, direct, and to the point, and so is his book. This is a lucid, information-packed volume on group psychotherapy by an experienced teacher and clinician. . . . Whether one is just curious about what group psychotherapy is and how it works, or is a seasoned group psychotherapist, this book is worth reading and would be a valuable addition to any library or course on group psychotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e * Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ci\u003eTime-Managed Group Psychotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e is a worthwhile addition to the literature on group therapy in general and on time-limited group therapy in particular. It is comprehensive, theoretically consistent, and creative in it approach to financial limitations in health care delivery. It will be especially useful to those practitioners who wish to implement a group program. MacKenzie's blueprint offers a solid foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e * Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Small Groups.\u003c\/b\u003e The psychotherapy landscape. A generic model of psychotherapy. The nature of the small group. \u003cb\u003eAssessment and Pretherapy Tasks.\u003c\/b\u003e Assessment of the patient. Formulation of a focus and interpersonal diagnosis. Group composition and pretherapy preparation. \u003cb\u003eImplementing the Generic Group.\u003c\/b\u003e The beginning: the engagement stage. Dealing with conflict: the differentiation stage. Interpersonal work. Termination. Therapist style and technique. \u003cb\u003eGroup Models for Clinical Service Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e Planning for clinical group programs. Models of group psychotherapy. \u003cb\u003eAppendixes \u003c\/b\u003e: Global assessment of functioning scale (GAFS). Global assessment of relational functioning (GARF) scale. Multiaxial evaluation report form. Psychological mindedness scale. Quality of relationships scale. List of important relationships. Interpersonal work sheet. Target goals form. Patient information handout: information regarding group therapy. Group report forms. Model confirmation letter. Crisis intervention group information sheet. Patient change measures. Group process measures. Current books. Source notes. References. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863067853143,"sku":"9780880488631","price":73.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/timemanaged-group-psychotherapy-effective-clinical-applications-9780880488631","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}