A Pragmatic Approach to Group PsychotherapyGroup treatment is in a state of constant evolution, as are all psychotherapeutic practices. A Pragmatic Approach to Group Psychotherapy confronts this process of change head on, tracing the development of group treatment from its early growth following World War II through the current pressures of managed mental health care & into the future. It then takes the next step & pinpoints the advances in group treatment that remain effective & beneficial regardless of what historical events created or influenced them. This book is divided into two sections, the first of which examines the historical context of group psychotherapeutics & identifies long-standing trends in the field. From there, the authors present the basic principles of group treatment, specifically referencing the leadership & membership issues involved in clinical decision making & group intervention selections. The second part explores newer uses of group treatment & the theory, structure, & practices. |
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