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Psychodynamic group psychotherapy / J. Scott Rutan, Walter N. Stone, Joseph J. Shay

Author
Rutan, J. Scott
Published
New York : Guilford Press, [2007]
Copyright Date
©2007
Edition
4th ed.
Physical Description
xi, 436 pages ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Stone, Walter N. and Shay, Joseph J.

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Contents
Groups in today's society -- History of small-group theory and practice -- Group dynamics and group development -- Therapeutic factors in group psychotherapy -- Mechanisms and processes of change -- Forming a group -- Patient selection -- Patient preparation and the group agreements -- The role of the group therapist -- Beginning the group -- Special leadership issues -- Expressions of affect in group psychotherapy -- The therapeutic process: a clinical illustration -- Difficult groups and difficult patients -- Time-limited psychodynamic groups -- Termination in group psychotherapy -- Frequently asked questions.
Summary
"Now in a revised and expanded fourth edition, this widely adopted text covers the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of setting up therapy groups and making them work. Rich with clinical wisdom, and incorporating cutting-edge theory and research, psychodynamic group psychotherapy, fourth edition, is an essential reference for practitioners and students alike." "This authoritative, highly readable volume will enhance the knowledge and skills of group therapists of any orientation or level of experience. It is an outstanding text for graduate-level students and residents in clinical psychology, psychiatry, counseling, social work, and related fields."--BOOK JACKET.
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ISBN
9781593852665 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1593852665 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-417) and indexes.
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