num_pages: 552
description: A practical and balanced guide to effective group therapyIn this up-to-date text, Dr. Virginia Brabender provides balanced coverage of the major treatment approaches and provides a solid background of both why and how effective group therapy is practiced. Writing in a conversational style augmented with many instructive case studies, she covers the key aspects of group therapy, from group planning to termination, and all points in between. Providing a balance of theory, contemporary applications, and personal insight, Dr. Brabender explores four major treatment approaches-interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and problem-solving-and weighs their various advantages and disadvantages in treating a range of problems in a variety of settings.Introduction to Group Therapy:* Covers all practical aspects of planning, organizing, and managing a therapy group* Summarizes the latest research into group therapy theory and practice* Addresses mistakes commonly made by therapists new to group therapy and offers expert advice on how to avoid making them* Describes how therapists can be effective in short-term group therapy* Explores legal and ethical issues that can arise in group therapy* Provides self-assessment methods along with proven solutions for refining techniques* Presents empirically validated strategies for handling difficult patient populations-such as acute inpatient clients-and treatment settings, including correctional facilities
language: English
title: Introduction to Group Therapy
titlecomplete: Introduction to Group Therapy
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Wiley