Women's Group Therapy: Creative Challenges and Options (Springer Series, Focus on Women) (Springer Series: Focus on Women, Volume 23)

Maass, PhD Vera Sonja

ISBN 10: 0826173845 / ISBN 13: 9780826173843

Published by Springer Publishing Company, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Women's Group Therapy: Creative Challenges and Options (Springer Series, Focus on Women) (Springer Series: Focus on Women, Volume 23)
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826173845
• ISBN 13: 9780826173843
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Through the use of group therapy sessions, conducted within a cognitive-behavioral framework, the author explores the cultural, social and parental influences on women's lives. In-depth case studies and transcripts from the sessions illustrate the women's actual step-by step process in examining such issues as: Self-determination Motherhood as fulfillment Consequences of a two-career family Divorce Infidelity Competitiveness among women Identifying sources of power within and outside oneself

About the Author

Vera S. Maass, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, licensed in Indiana as Health Service Provider in Psychology and as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a National Board Certified Counselor and a diplomate and clinical supervisor on the American Board of Sexology. Dr. Maass owns Living Skills Institute, Inc., a private practice agency in Indianapolis, and directs psychological services in a clinic that addresses sexual dysfunction issues.