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Group Psychotheraphy "Finally, we have a book about group therapy that answers the question, 'Is there one book that covers the waterfront but is deep enough to provide more than just an overview of models, and can actually help me become a better group therapist?' This is such a book." International Journal of Group Psychotherapy "This volume reflects the expansion in the field of psychodynamic group psychotherapy that today incorporates a variety of theoretical perspectives. Leading experts from various countries provide the reader with a clear overview of the different approaches. In addition, there are chapters in this volume that deal with special populations and conditions of treatment. While providing a straightforward introduction to the plethora of material in the field, the volume will also serve as a comprehensive resource for any seasoned group psychotherapist." Howard D. Kibel, Professor of Psychiatry, New York Medical College and past President of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, USA The Handbook of Group Psychotherapy is a user-friendly guide to conducting group psychotherapy in various settings and with different populations. It has been designed as a resource for new professionals, including graduate students in mental health, as well as more seasoned clinicians planning to integrate group psychotherapy into their work. Bringing together pre-eminent group psychotherapists from different theoretical perspectives and countries, the articles in this volume present their approaches to conducting groups with diverse populations in different settings. Written in straight-forward, jargon-free language, the articles directly speak to the needs of the mental health professional planning to begin a group or to strengthen an existing group. Whether combined with a formal class in group techniques, human relations, or group dynamics, or in an institute training group practitioners, or read as part of one's own professional development, this work is likely to advance the reader's clinical competency and strengthen their self-confidence as a leader. Using a personal style and speaking from years of experience, the contributors provide hands-on suggestions as to how a group leader really works. From determining patient or client needs, developing treatment goals, and constructing a group, to handling emergencies, the contributors address the needs of the new group leader. The articles also address issues of diversity and globalism, as well as trauma and resiliency, making this a truly post-9/11 contribution.

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The Handbook of Group Psychotherapy is a user-friendly guide to conducting group psychotherapy in various settings and with different populations. It has been designed as a resource for new professionals, including graduate students in mental health, as well as more seasoned clinicians planning to integrate group psychotherapy into their work. Bringing together pre-eminent group psychotherapists from different theoretical perspectives and countries, the articles in this volume present their approaches to conducting groups with diverse populations in different settings. Written in straight-forward, jargon-free language, the articles directly speak to the needs of the mental health professional planning to begin a group or to strengthen an existing group. Whether combined with a formal class in group techniques, human relations, or group dynamics, or in an institute training group practitioners, or read as part of one's own professional development, this work is likely to advance the reader's clinical competency and strengthen their self-confidence as a leader. Using a personal style and speaking from years of experience, the contributors provide hands-on suggestions as to how a group leader really works. From determining patient or client needs, developing treatment goals, and constructing a group, to handling emergencies, the contributors address the needs of the new group leader. The articles also address issues of diversity and globalism, as well as trauma and resiliency, making this a truly post-9/11 contribution.

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The Handbook of Group Psychotherapy is a user-friendly guide to conducting group psychotherapy in various settings and with different populations. It has been designed as a resource for new professionals, including graduate students in mental health, as well as more seasoned clinicians planning to integrate group psychotherapy into their work. Bringing together pre-eminent group psychotherapists from different theoretical perspectives and countries, the articles in this volume present their approaches to conducting groups with diverse populations in different settings. Written in straight-forward, jargon-free language, the articles directly speak to the needs of the mental health professional planning to begin a group or to strengthen an existing group. Whether combined with a formal class in group techniques, human relations, or group dynamics, or in an institute training group practitioners, or read as part of one's own professional development, this work is likely to advance the reader's clinical competency and strengthen their self-confidence as a leader. Using a personal style and speaking from years of experience, the contributors provide hands-on suggestions as to how a group leader really works. From determining patient or client needs, developing treatment goals, and constructing a group, to handling emergencies, the contributors address the needs of the new group leader. The articles also address issues of diversity and globalism, as well as trauma and resiliency, making this a truly post-9/11 contribution.

Author Biography

Jeffrey L. Kleinberg, a Psychologist, is a Fellow and President of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. He has trained more than 1000 mental health professionals in trauma counseling and group treatment in the U.S. and internationally, and is also Professor Emeritus at LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York.

Table of Contents

Contributors ix 1. Introduction to Group Psychotherapy 1
Jeffrey L. Kleinberg Section One: Building the Frame: Theoretical Models 9 Introduction 9 2. Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy: An Overview 13
Priscilla F. Kauff 3. The Interpersonal Model of Group Psychotherapy 33
Molyn Leszcz and Jan Malat 4. Towards an Integrative Intersubjective and Relational Group Psychotherapy 59
Victor L. Schermer and Cecil A. Rice 5. Integrative Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy 89
Greg Crosby, with Donald Altman 6. Functional Subgrouping and the Systems-Centered Approach to Group Therapy 113
Susan P. Gantt 7. The Functional Group Model 139
Sharan L. Schwartzberg and Mary Alicia Barnes 8. It's All About Me: Introduction to Relational Group Psychotherapy 169
Richard M. Billow 9. Resonance among Members and its Therapeutic Value in Group Psychotherapy 187
Avi Berman 10. The Dynamics of Mirror Reactions and their Impact on the Analytic Group 197
Miriam Berger 11. Meeting Maturational Needs in Modern Group Analysis: A Schema for Personality Integration and Interpersonal Effectiveness 217
Elliot Zeisel 12. Developing the Role of the Group Facilitator: Learning from Experience 231
Orit Nuttman-Shwartz and Sarit Shay 13. From Empathically Immersed Inquiry to Discrete Intervention: Are There Limits to Theoretical Purity? 249
Steven L. Van Wagoner Section Two: Groups for Adults 271 Introduction 271 14. Support and Process-Oriented Therapy Groups 275
Lise Motherwell 15. Working with the Difficult Group Patient 299
Phyllis F. Cohen 16. Working with Primitive Defenses in Group 321
Martha Gilmore 17. Structured Techniques to Facilitate Relating at Various Levels in Group 335
Albert J. Brok 18. Effective Management of Substance Abuse Issues in Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy 345
Marsha Vannicelli 19. Single-Gender or Mixed-Gender Groups: Choosing a Perspective 381
Darryl L. Pure 20. Sexual Diversity in Group Psychotherapy 397
Morris Nitsun 21. Group Therapy For Females Molested In Girlhood 409
Shoshana Ben-Noam 22. Couples Group Psychotherapy: A Quarter of a Century Retrospective 431
Judith Coché 23. The Large Group: Dynamics, Social Implications and Therapeutic Value 457
Haim Weinberg and Daniel J. N. Weishut 24. Dreams and Dreamtelling: A Group Approach 479
Robi Friedman 25. Group Interventions Following Trauma and Disaster 499
Suzanne B. Phillips and Robert H. Klein 26. After the Conflict: Training of Group Supervision in Guatemala 517
Elisabeth Rohr 27. Group Psychotherapy for Patients with Psychosis: A Psychodynamic (Group-Analytic) Approach 547
Ivan Urlic 28. Care for the Caregivers 571
Richard Beck Section Three: Groups for Children 587 Introduction 587 29. Group Therapy with Children 589
Seth Aronson 30. Adolescent Group Psychotherapy: The Real Work 609
Andrew P. Pojman 31. The Earth as a Classroom: Children's Groups in the Aftermath of Mass Trauma 623
Emily Zeng 32. A Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Model for Youth Offenders in Correctional Treatment Centers: Applying Psychodynamic Group Concepts 645
D. Thomas Stone Jr. and Anne Carson Thomas Section Four: Diversity 665 Introduction 665 33. Diversity in Groups: Culture, Ethnicity and Race 667
Siddharth Ashvin Shah and Razia Kosi 34. A Spiritually Informed Approach to Group Psychotherapy 681
Alexis D. Abernethy Section Five: Through a Personal Lens 707 Introduction 707 35. Group Psychotherapy as my Career Path 709
Walter N. Stone 36. My Development as a Group Therapist 731
Marvin L. Aronson 37. Group Psychotherapy with High-Functioning Adults Or, People Like Me! 745
Bonnie J. Buchele Author Index 771 Subject Index 785

Review

"This excellent book addresses group therapy from different theoretical perspectives, discusses both adults and children, and considers cultural issues. It also shows how groups develop and provides clinical examples. It will be helpful to both novice and seasoned therapists."  (Doody's, 22 February 2013)  "Finally, we have a book about group therapy that answers the question, "Is there one book that covers the waterfront but is deep enough to provide more than just an overview of models, and can actually help me become a better group therapist?" This is such a book." (International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 2013)

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The Handbook of Group Psychotherapy is a user-friendly guide to conducting group psychotherapy in various settings and with different populations. It has been designed as a resource for new professionals, including graduate students in mental health, as well as more seasoned clinicians planning to integrate group psychotherapy into their work. Bringing together pre-eminent group psychotherapists from different theoretical perspectives and countries, the articles in this volume present their approaches to conducting groups with diverse populations in different settings. Written in straight-forward, jargon-free language, the articles directly speak to the needs of the mental health professional planning to begin a group or to strengthen an existing group. Whether combined with a formal class in group techniques, human relations, or group dynamics, or in an institute training group practitioners, or read as part of one s own professional development, this work is likely to advance the reader's clinical competency and strengthen their self-confidence as a leader. Using a personal style and speaking from years of experience, the contributors provide hands-on suggestions as to how a group leader really works. From determining patient or client needs, developing treatment goals, and constructing a group, to handling emergencies, the contributors address the needs of the new group leader. The articles also address issues of diversity and globalism, as well as trauma and resiliency, making this a truly post-9/11 contribution.

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?This excellent book addresses group therapy from different theoretical perspectives, discusses both adults and children, and considers cultural issues. It also shows how groups develop and provides clinical examples. It will be helpful to both novice and seasoned therapists.?  (Doody?s, 22 February 2013)  "Finally, we have a book about group therapy that answers the question, ?Is there one book that covers the waterfront but is deep enough to provide more than just an overview of models, and can actually help me become a better group therapist?? This is such a book." (International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 2013)

This unique volume presents various modern theoretical models which incorporate modern dynamic thinking about harnessing interpersonal forces in psychotherapy. The express goal is to allow therapists to ?sample? various theories to see which speaks to them most naturally. In addition, there are sections that focus on specific practical issues in group therapy with adults, children, and issues of diversity. With its especially preeminent selection of authors from the field of group psychotherapy, the Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Group Psychotherapy is highly recommended for the experienced as well as novice group therapist.
?J. Scott Rutan, Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, USA, and lead author of ?Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, 4th Edition? This volume reflects the expansion in the field of psychodynamic group psychotherapy that today incorporates a variety of theoretical perspectives. Leading experts from various countries provide the reader with a clear overview of the different approaches. In addition, there are chapters in this volume that deal with special populations and conditions of treatment. While providing a straightforward introduction to the plethora of material in the field, the volume will also serve as a comprehensive resource for any seasoned group psychotherapist.
?Howard D. Kibel, Professor of Psychiatry, New York Medical College and past President of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, USA

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"This excellent book addresses group therapy from different theoretical perspectives, discusses both adults and children, and considers cultural issues. It also shows how groups develop and provides clinical examples. It will be helpful to both novice and seasoned therapists." ( Doody's , 22 February 2013) "Finally, we have a book about group therapy that answers the question, "Is there one book that covers the waterfront but is deep enough to provide more than just an overview of models, and can actually help me become a better group therapist?" This is such a book." ( International Journal of Group Psychotherapy , 2013)

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Contributors 1. Introduction to Group Psychotherapy Section One: Building the Frame: Theoretical Models Section Two: Groups for Adults Section Three: Groups for Children Section Four: Diversity Section Five: Through a Personal Lens Author Index Subject Index

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