Introduction to Group Therapy

<p>The main objective of <i>Introduction to Group Therapy</i> is to give the reader a solid understanding of group therapy while simultaneously creating scholars in the group therapy paradigm. This unique book combines theory and practice in a reader-friendly format, presenting practical suggestions to guide both students and novice group therapists through the nuts and bolts of running a group. This third edition continues the clinically relevant and highly readable work of the previous editions, demonstrating the therapeutic power group therapy has in conflict resolution and personality change. 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.</p> <p>Praise for the Second Edition</p><p>Foreword </p><p>Preface </p><p>About the Author</p><p>Chapter 1. The History of Group Therapy, Part I: Genesis, 1895-1943 Chapter 2. The History of Group Therapy, Part II: 1951 and Beyond Chapter 3. Why Group Therapy? Chapter 4. Modalities: Structural Empiricism and Application to Group Therapy Chapter 5. Modalities, Continued Chapter 6. Preparation and Practicality Chapter 7. The Life Cycle of a Group Chapter 8. Resistance and Self-Protection: Ego Defense Mechanisms and the Process of Adjustment Chapter 9. Transference and Countertransference Chapter 10. Case Study 1 – 26 year old female lawyer Chapter 11. Case Study 1, Continued – 26 year old female lawyer Chapter 12. Case Study 2 – 58 year old male executive Chapter 13. Case Study 2, Continued - 58 year old male executive Chapter 14. The Training Site, Seeking the Truth, and the Problematic Client Chapter 15. Group Psychotherapy As a Negative Experience Chapter 16. Group Psychotherapy As a Specialty Chapter 17. Creative and Successful Interventions Chapter 18. Online Group Psychotherapy: Ethical and Legal Issues Index</p>