Introduction to Group Therapy: A Practical Guide, Second Edition (Advances in Psychology and Mental Health)

Provides a solid foundation for anyone interested in group therapy!

Introduction to Group Therapy: A Practical Guide, Second Edition continues the clinically relevant and highly readable work of the original, demonstrating the therapeutic power group therapy has in conflict resolution and personality change. This unique book combines theory and practice in a reader-friendly format, presenting practical suggestions in areas rarely covered in academic settings. A proven resource for introductory and advanced coursework, the book promotes group therapy at the grassroots level-students-where it has the most opportunity to be put into effect.

Introduction to Group Therapy: A Practical Guide, Second Edition expands on issues presented in the book's first edition and introduces new information on topics such as the historical beginnings of group therapy, theories, modalities, practical issues of how to set up an office for an effective group environment, surviving your training sites, problem clients, contemporary issues drawn from online discussion, and developing a group practice. The book also includes case studies, review questions, a glossary, appendices of relevant topics, and an extensive bibliography.

Changes to Introduction to Group Therapy: A Practical Guide include:

• the expansion of “A Case Study” into two chapters to include analysis from 17 senior clinicians
• a new chapter on group therapy as a negative experience
• a new chapter on group psychotherapy as a specialty
• new material on self-protection
• new material on the training site and the problematic client
• and much more!

Thorough, well organized, and based on first-hand accounts, this book is also a great resource for experienced clinicians who need proven and expert advice from colleagues in the field. Introduction to Group Therapy, Second Edition effectively combines theory and practical suggestions to help you offer improved therapy to clients.

"A MARVELOUS TEXT for students new to group therapy. Written in a conversational, often first-person form, it is a highly readable text. . . . Includes questions at the end of each chapter. . . . One particularly fascinating section has senior therapists from a variety of theoretical viewpoints all respond to the same group scenario." -- J. Scott Rutan, PhD, Senior Faculty, Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, Massachusetts

"A MUST READ FOR CLINICIANS AND THERAPISTS. This excellent book is clearly written, highly informative and insightful. It is chock-full of practical therapeutic suggestions and strategies for the group leader to effect change and growth. . . . I highly recommend this book to all those involved in group process therapy." -- Herbert L. Rothman, MD, Medical Director, Mount Sinai Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program, Miami Beach, Florida