Psychodynamic group psychotherapy

by J. Scott Rutan

Now in a revised and expanded fourth edition, this widely adopted text and clinical reference covers the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of setting up therapy groups and making them work. Coverage includes mechanisms and processes of change, patient selection, leadership issues, combining groups with other forms of treatment, and dealing with "difficult" patients. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated with current clinical and conceptual developments.  More examples have been added, and a user-friendly new chapter addresses frequently asked questions. One of the text's most popular features--a chapter-length case illustration with commentary from each author--has been expanded with commentary from the new third author, Joseph J. Shay.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

222 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Jason Mocan]

Very informative for me when in reflection of the various directions I wanted to take my life. This book was especially helpful because of its broad-based approach with a number of theoretical perspectives considered to further the understanding and integration necessary in exploratory therapy and often in group processes in general. This book sparked a deep-seated love of self-exploration through community in my life and the adventures that would be had as a group therapist.

"The therapist's position is that of both an expert and an emotional participant. The therapist alternates between the stance of a separately functioning individual who observes the process and a person who is emotionally engaged with the group and whose own affects can be used as information about the group interactions."

[CeCe · Rating 5 out of 5]

very informative and thorough on how group therapy works