The Group Process and Family Therapy

Paperback

1988/89 On the cover of this book there is the following quotation:'I commend to the reader this original and major contribution to the understanding of the principles of family functioning on which therapeutic endeavours so largely depend'-Professor Fred H.Stone , Emeritus Professor, Department of Child and Family Psychiatry,University of Glasgow.I entirely agree with Professor Stone.This book is written in clear concise English.I found my own ideas were clarified.The theme which recurs throughout the book-be it in a passage on group therapy,group counselling,group discussion or the family group-is the importance of seeing the group as a whole.I think one should plan to spend the weekend reading this book as a whole and,in that way,the beauty of the way the story unfolds,page by page,becomes apparent.Reading it suddenly made me understand some of my old friends better:for example,the description of Bion's work is extremely clear.This book is ideal for anyone who wonders what the wooly world of groups is all about and how the family can be placed within the group work context.The phrase, 'the book makes a good read,'is true ... I feel that this book should be in every library where thoughts about people and working in groups are important. -- Group Analysis The Journal of Group Analytic Psychotherapy

1989 ... a very useful read for anyone working with families... a common sense synthesis of current theories (well illustrated with case histories)... makes fascinating reading for those working alongside familied in crises. Highly recommended. -- Palliative Medicine

1989 .... would be very valuable for trained group workers who want a familiar introduction to family therapy ... a very good introduction to group work. -- Journal of Social Behaviour

2 July 1988 ...the authors write clearly and perceptively, ther book cannot fail to interest those working in group or family therapy. -- British Medical Journal Volume 297

May 1988 ...written in such a way as to provide a clear and understandable review of group work theory, and a valuable link of this to family work. -- Kate Wilson University of Hull