ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book provides group leaders with a flexible programme to teach interaction skills that can be adapted to a wide variety of groups, situations and needs. It describes some basic issues to consider before beginning an interaction skills group. The book analyses group leaders with enough information to enable them to facilitate a group and discuss its application. The development of interaction skills is a well-recognised need in the treatment of depression and schizophrenia, and for other people who become socially isolated. The programme should benefit anyone who lacks adequate skills or who has difficulty interacting with other people at home, socially or at work. Effective interaction skills are required in all relationships. They support individuals’ sense of self-esteem and enable them to function, to achieve their ambitions and improve their quality of life.
