{"product_id":"introduction-to-group-therapy-paperback-softback-9780471378891","title":"Introduction to Group Therapy (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471378891","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Group Therapy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eVirginia M. Brabender (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471378891, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 November 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e552 pages, Tables: 9 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.8 x 19.8 x 2.7 cm, 1.064 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA practical and balanced guide to effective group therapy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this up-to-date text, Dr. Virginia Brabender provides balanced coverage of the major treatment approaches and provides a solid background of both why and how effective group therapy is practiced. Writing in a conversational style augmented with many instructive case studies, she covers the key aspects of group therapy, from group planning to termination, and all points in between. Providing a balance of theory, contemporary applications, and personal insight, Dr. Brabender explores four major treatment approaches-interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and problem-solving-and weighs their various advantages and disadvantages in treating a range of problems in a variety of settings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Group Therapy:\u003cbr\u003e * Covers all practical aspects of planning, organizing, and managing a therapy group\u003cbr\u003e * Summarizes the latest research into group therapy theory and practice\u003cbr\u003e * Addresses mistakes commonly made by therapists new to group therapy and offers expert advice on how to avoid making them\u003cbr\u003e * Describes how therapists can be effective in short-term group therapy \u003cbr\u003e * Explores legal and ethical issues that can arise in group therapy \u003cbr\u003e * Provides self-assessment methods along with proven solutions for refining techniques\u003cbr\u003e * Presents empirically validated strategies for handling difficult patient populations-such as acute inpatient clients-and treatment settings, including correctional facilities\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Introduction to Group Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e * Introduction\u003cbr\u003e * Goals of Group psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part II. Change Processes\u003cbr\u003e * Development of the Group\u003cbr\u003e * Mechanisms of Change\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part III. Elements of Group Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e * The Role of the Therapist\u003cbr\u003e * Advance Leadership Issues\u003cbr\u003e * Supporting Features of the Group Design\u003cbr\u003e * Composition, Selection, and Preparation\u003cbr\u003e * The Ethical Practice of Group Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Models of Group Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e * Interpersonal Model\u003cbr\u003e * Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy: An Object Relations Approach\u003cbr\u003e * The Cognitive-Behavioral Approach\u003cbr\u003e * Problem-Solving\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part V. Group Psychotherapy with Other Modalities\u003cbr\u003e * Group Psychotherapy and other modalities\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Effective Group Psychotherapy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52293435654424,"sku":"9780471378891","price":78.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471378891.jpg?v=1781639877","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/introduction-to-group-therapy-paperback-softback-9780471378891","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}