Introduction to Group Therapy Paperback / softback
by Virginia M. (Widener University, PA) Brabender
Paperback / softback
Description
A practical and balanced guide to effective group therapy In 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
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:552 pages, Tables: 9 B&W, 0 Color
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:12/11/2002
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- ISBN:9780471378891
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:552 pages, Tables: 9 B&W, 0 Color
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:12/11/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9780471378891