Action Methods In Group Psychotherapy
Action Methods In Group Psychotherapy

Author: Daniel J. Tomasulo

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2015-12-03

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1317711319

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Based on the Interactive-Behaviour Group model created by the author, this book enables group counsellors/facilities to enact a group method that allows participants to experiment with interactive skills in a safe environment. It bridges the gap between what is known from the research about how groups work and the more practical aspects of running effective groups.; Suggestions are provided throughout the text for avoiding pitfalls in group psychotherapy. Not only are several techniques provided, but also the rationale behind the use of these techniques. The focus here is on applied aspects of group work, though related techniques are offered. Thus, this resource is appropriate for practitioners of group therapy and as a text in master's and doctoral-level group counselling techniques classes.

Interactive Group Therapy
Interactive Group Therapy

Author: Jay Earley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-28

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1135826684

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Interactive Group Therapy is a complete guide to group psychotherapy based on the author's unique integrated approach. Dr. Earley integrates from interpersonal group therapy a focus on the feeling reactions and relationships among group members, from psychodynamic approaches, an appreciation of unconscious processes and childhood origins, and from Gestalt therapy, the importance of awareness, contact, and experimentation. The book develops an action-oriented leadership style for group-centered groups and a new interpersonal understanding of the therapeutic change process in group therapy, leading to an approach that has impressive depth and creativity. It covers both short-term and long-term groups, making it a valuable book for those interested in brief therapies. The primary focus of Interactive Group Therapy is to provide practical guidelines for leading groups. It offers detailed suggestions for structuring groups, creating a therapeutic group climate, promoting interpersonal work, and helping group members develop awareness and responsibility. It discusses how to handle conflict, foster therapeutic change, work with difficult clients, adopt the best leadership attitude, understand group process, and a host of other clinical issues. In addition to rich clinical examples and case histories, this book also presents transcripts of group sessions, annotated to illustrate both theory and technique. The author's thorough presentation of his approach, its theoretical underpinnings, and its application to actual groups make this a valuable resource for graduate students in the mental health professions and psychotherapists of all levels of experience.

The Schopenhauer Cure
The Schopenhauer Cure

Author: Irvin Yalom

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0061840882

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From the internationally bestselling author of Love's Executioner and When Nietzsche Wept, comes a novel of group therapy with a cast of memorably wounded characters struggling to heal pain and change lives Suddenly confronted with his own mortality after a routine checkup, eminent psychotherapist Julius Hertzfeld is forced to reexamine his life and work -- and seeks out Philip Slate, a sex addict whom he failed to help some twenty years earlier. Yet Philip claims to be cured -- miraculously transformed by the pessimistic teachings of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer -- and is, himself, a philosophical counselor in training. Philip's dour, misanthropic stance compels Julius to invite Philip to join his intensive therapy group in exchange for tutoring on Schopenhauer. But with mere months left, life may be far too short to help Philip or to compete with him for the hearts and minds of the group members. And then again, it might be just long enough.

Healing in Action
Healing in Action

Author: Barney Straus

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1538117509

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Healing in Action: Adventure-Based Counseling with Therapy Groups is a practical guide for therapists wanting to integrate interactive games and challenges into their work. It provides current research supporting using ABC with trauma survivors and those recovering from addictions, as well as its efficacy with a broader population. Twelve activity-based chapters take the reader through various one-hour sessions of activities based on a particular theme or material used, complete with 50 descriptive photos of groups in action. Therapists will be able to use these activities to help their patients experience in vivo the joy, freedom and playfulness that are the hallmarks of sound mental health. With its combination of sound theoretical material and practical application, this book is a valuable resource for practitioners and graduate students alike.

Action Therapy with Families and Groups
Action Therapy with Families and Groups

Author: Daniel J. Wiener

Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 9781591470120

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Annotation Eight contributions overview action therapy methods involving physical movement and expressive arts techniques and illustrate the application of each method to specific therapy cases, describing the rationale behind clinical choices and the handling of special challenges. Topics include dynamic family play with young children, rehearsals for growth applied to substance abuse groups, and group art therapy with self-destructive young women. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Core Principles of Group Psychotherapy
Core Principles of Group Psychotherapy

Author: Francis J. Kaklauskas

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-08-22

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 0429536399

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Core Principles of Group Psychotherapy is designed as the primary curriculum for the Principles of Group Psychotherapy course in partial fulfilment of the Certified Group Psychotherapist credential awarded by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists. The text is divided into five modules: foundations, structure and dynamics, formation and development, leadership tasks and skills, and ethics, neuroscience, and personal style. The book is part of the AGPA Group Therapy Training and Practice series. This series aims to produce the highest quality publications to aid the practitioner and student in updating and improving their knowledge, professional competence, and skills with current and new developments in methods, practice, theory, and research, in the group psychotherapy field. In addition to helping group psychotherapists bolster their skills so as to ensure the availability of quality mental health services, this guide is an essential resource for students and clinicians interested in learning more about group psychotherapy, as a text in academic courses, or as part of a practicum or internship training curriculum.

Attachment in Group Psychotherapy
Attachment in Group Psychotherapy

Author: Cheri L. Marmarosh

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-12-18

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1351010794

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Attachment theory is influencing how we understand interpersonal relationships and how psychotherapy can help facilitate change for those struggling in relationships. More recently, researchers and clinicians have applied attachment theory to group treatment, one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy to address interpersonal difficulties. This book highlights some of the bridges between attachment theory and contemporary approaches to group treatment. In addition to applying attachment theory to innovative treatments, each chapter addresses a specific way in which attachment impacts the members’ capacity for empathy and perspective taking; the development of cohesion in the group; the automatic fight-flight response during group interactions; members’ ability to tolerate diversity; and the leaders’ capacity to foster safety within the group. This book will help group leaders gain a richer understanding of attachment theory and attachment based techniques that will ultimately benefit their groups. This book was originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy.

The Oxford Handbook of Group Counseling
The Oxford Handbook of Group Counseling

Author: Robert K. Conyne

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 599

ISBN-13: 0195394453

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The Oxford Handbook of Group Counseling contains the most current and comprehensive information about group counseling, edited and authored by esteemed scholars and leaders in the field. Contents cover group counseling's context, key change processes, research, leadership, applications, and future directions. This source will become a classic reference and training tool.

Introduction to Time-limited Group Psychotherapy
Introduction to Time-limited Group Psychotherapy

Author: K. Roy MacKenzie

Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780880481687

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Introduction to Time-Limited Group Psychotherapy is a basic text designed for the clinician who already has experience in individual psychotherapy. However, the breadth of perspective and discussion of therapeutic strategies should be of value to the more experienced psychotherapist as well. The book is divided into four sections. ? Section One deals with basic concepts regarding the small group. This section should aid the therapist in accurately recognizing group phenomena. ? Section Two presents the applications of the theories concerning time-limited group psychotherapy in a clinical setting. It emphasizes the importance of careful diagnostic and interpersonal assessment, group composition considerations, and pretherapy preparation in ensuring that a sense of "groupness" will emerge promptly. ? Section Three shows how to use the emerging relationships among group members as the vehicle to manage individual issues. In both Sections Two and Three, the current literature concerning brief individual therapy is applied to the group context. ? Section Four offers guidelines for integrating group psychotherapy into service and training programs. Special consideration is given to inpatient groups and long-term support groups.

Group CBT for Psychosis
Group CBT for Psychosis

Author: Tania Lecomte

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0199391521

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Psychosis implies an alteration of one's reality, with specific beliefs and sensory experiences that affect one's judgment and capacity to function socially. Previously, medication alone was believed to attenuate or eliminate psychotic symptoms; however, more than two decades of empirical evidence now support the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for psychosis, including group CBT for psychosis. Group CBT for Psychosis offers the first published group therapy module of its kind and is suitable for a broad range of mental health professionals. Group therapy for people with psychosis is often recommended given its cost-efficiency and indirect benefits such as improved social skills and social support, yet delivery of this group intervention necessitates specialized skills and knowledge not typically included as part of most clinical training programs. This book offers thorough descriptions of relevant techniques, clinical vignettes, and worksheets for use in group sessions. Individual chapters focus on the basics of CBT for psychosis, essential elements of group therapy, explaining the CBT model in a group context, techniques for various symptoms, measuring change, common obstacles to group CBT for psychosis, and much more. Group CBT for Psychosis will be a valuable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and graduate students in these fields. Professors and supervisors teaching clinical skills, such as how to run groups or how to conduct CBT in groups with people with psychotic disorders, will also find this book very useful.