ABSTRACT

The main objective of Introduction to Group Therapy is to give the reader a solid understanding of group therapy while simultaneously creating scholars in the group therapy paradigm. This unique book combines theory and practice in a reader-friendly format, presenting practical suggestions to guide both students and novice group therapists through the nuts and bolts of running a group. This third edition continues the clinically relevant and highly readable work of the previous editions, demonstrating the therapeutic power group therapy has in conflict resolution and personality change. A proven resource for introductory and advanced coursework, the book promotes group therapy at the grassroots level – students – where it has the most opportunity to be put into effect.

chapter 1|12 pages

The History of Group Therapy, Part I

Genesis, 1895–1943

chapter 2|12 pages

The History of Group Therapy, Part II

1951 and Beyond

chapter 3|12 pages

Why Group Therapy?

chapter 4|14 pages

Modalities

Structural Empiricism and Application to Group Therapy

chapter 5|10 pages

Modalities, Continued

chapter 6|14 pages

Preparation and Practicality

chapter 7|8 pages

The Life Cycle of a Group

chapter 8|22 pages

Resistance and Self-Protection

Ego Defense Mechanisms and the Process of Adjustment

chapter 10|18 pages

Case Study 1

26-year-old Female Lawyer

chapter 11|24 pages

Case Study 1, Continued

26-year-old Female Lawyer

chapter 12|20 pages

Case Study 2

58-year-old Male Executive

chapter 13|16 pages

Case Study 2, Continued

58-year-old Male Executive

chapter 18|8 pages

Online Group Psychotherapy

Ethical and Legal Issues