Psychodynamic group psychotherapy - Hardcover

Rutan, J. Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0669063002 ISBN 13: 9780669063004

Publisher: Collamore Press, 1984

Synopsis

This second edition continues to present group therapy as a natural antidote to many of the disorders of this age, particularly narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. Completely rewritten and expanded to reflect recent development in theory and technique, and challenges to psychodynamic theory and the practice of long-term psychotherapy, it presents completely new chapters on time-limited groups and the combination of group therapy with individual therapy and psychopharmacology. Drs. Rutan and Stone offer a consistently psychodynamic approach that demonstrates the cost efficiency of dynamic principles which seek to help the patient gain understanding rather than mere symptom relief in time-limited treatment. The last third of the book is devoted to the explication of key clinical issues such as co-therapy; combining group therapy and psychopharmacology; conjoint therapy; combined therapy; time-limited group therapy; dealing with troublesome patients; scapegoating; and terminations. This text is aimed at group therapists, as well as mental health professionals interested in group psychotherapy, graduate students in psychology, nursing, social work, and residents in psychiatry.

About this title

About the Author

J. Scott Rutan, PhD, is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. He is also Director of the Center for Group Psychotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital. A Past President of both the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the Northeastern Society for Group Therapy, he is author of many articles and co-author or editor of a number of books.

From the Back Cover

"Significantly enlarging on the two previous editions, this volume is a delight to read. The book covers the basics of group therapy thoroughly, and reviews the relevant literature very well. It discusses the many theories about group therapy and about human development clearly and inclusively. Illustrating their research and theory with vivid clinical examples, the authors help therapists think about how they practice, rather than dictating how to practice. They acknowledge the unique styles therapists bring to the task and their value. At a time when the Zeitgeist asks for uniformity and cookbook guidelines, these are rare characteristics. This book will be very useful to group practitioners working in a variety of settings, including clinics, halfway houses, colleges, and private practice. It will also be helpful to those who lead open-ended psychodynamic groups, time-limited groups, psychoeducational groups, and groups for special populations." Cecil A. Rice, PhD, FAGPA

"This comprehensive and scholarly volume improves with each new edition. Rutan and Stone distill their deep knowledge and personal expertise. They serve as excellent mentors and guides to the theory and practice of psychodynamic group psychotherapy." Malcolm Pines, MD., Past-President of the International Association of Group Psychotherapy, Institute of Group Analysis London, former Consultant Psychotherapist Tavistock Clinic

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Contents
1. Groups in Today's Society
2. History of Small Group Theory and Practice
3. Group Dynamics and Group Development
4. Therapeutic Factors in Group Psychotherapy
5. Mechanisms and Processes of Change
6. A Systems Approach to Forming a Group
7. Patient Selection
8. Patient Preparation and the Group Agreements
9. The Role of the Group Therapist
10. Beginning the Group
11. Special Leadership Issues
12. Expressions of Affect in Group Psychotherapy
13. The Therapeutic Process: A Clinical Illustration
14. Difficult Groups and Difficult Patients
15. Time-Limited Psychodynamic Groups
16. Termination in Group Psychotherapy

Edition details

• Publisher: Collamore Press
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0669063002
• ISBN 13: 9780669063004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 222