Essentials
of Group Therapy
Virginia Brabender, Andrew I. Smolar, April E. Fallon
Description
The ideal resource for setting up and working with therapy groups
Group therapy is an increasingly popular treatment modality for a variety of disorders and
client populations. Essentials of Group Therapy provides both professionals and students
with a clear overview of the group therapy process, its history and development, and the
critical skills required for working effectively with groups. This valuable guide presents
several models and techniques for setting up and leading a number of different types of
groups, explained with a distinct practitioner focus.
As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides information
mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in
today’s behavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter features numerous
callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative
material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce
your grasp of the information covered.
Essentials of Group Therapy focuses on the practical aspects of deciding when and for whom
group therapy is effective, building groups for long- and short-term therapy, as well as
support and self-help groups, and managing the issues that can arise as groups develop.
The authors provide examples of how to handle leadership, training, and diversity, as well
as ethical and legal issues in an effective and compassionate manner. Essentials of Group
Therapy provides an invaluable reference for mental health students and professionals
studying or working in any practice.
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W0471244392B
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