ABSTRACT
A unique blend of theory and practice within the world of group psychotherapy, this text discusses diversity issues in group contexts within the realm of teaching, consulting, and facilitating psychotherapy groups.
Chapters present a unique perspective on diversity issues within certain populations, such as prisoners, elite athletes, and high-risk youth, and examine questions around race, language, ability, gender, and the similarities and differences between the leader and their clients. Such examples provide an intricate look into the psychological dynamics that arise within these populations and the skill of group therapists in honoring their clients’ humanity.
Readers will appreciate the practical examples of how to navigate difficult dynamics such as microaggressions and the role of compassion as a foundational principle of practice for group therapists.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section I|37 pages
Foundations of Practice
section Section II|54 pages
Social Identities in Group Psychotherapy
section Section III|54 pages
Working with Specific Populations in Groups
chapter 8|13 pages
Prisoners in Group
section Section IV|39 pages
Structural and Institutional Components of Groups
section Section V|36 pages
International Perspectives in Group Psychotherapy
chapter 15|19 pages
Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy in the Context of Poverty and Gender
section Section VI|15 pages
Other Perspectives and Endings
