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The Forsaken Child: Essays on Group Care and
Individual Therapy (Hardcover)
by Patrick Zimmerman
Book Description
In this era of budget constraints and the application of
increasingly time-limited models of residential treatment, The
Forsaken Child, containing essays on the delivery of group care and
individual treatment services for young people present an argument
for the preservation of thoughtful, humanistic forms of residential
care. With The Forsaken Child, you will gain a more refined
understanding of the concepts of milieu treatment, the present-day
challenges of managed care, and the development of contemporary
techniques in psychoanalysis and dynamic psychotherapy.
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Group Work With Children and Adolescents: A
Handbook (Paperback)
by Kedar Nath Dwivedi
Book Description
Northampton Child and Family Consultation Service, U.K. Text for
psychotherapists on group therapy with children. Includes theory and practice,
developmental aspects, specific techniques, theme-related groups, and special
contexts or settings. 22 contributors.
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Family Group Conferences in
Child Welfare (Paperback)
by Peter Marsh, Gill Crow
Book Information
Univ. of Sheffield, U.K. Describes the use of Family Group Conferences as a
method of parental partnership in planning for the welfare of the child. British
orientation. For social workers.
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Group Work : A Humanistic Approach (SAGE
Sourcebooks for the Human Services) (Paperback)
by Urania Glassman, Len Kates
Book Description
In Group Work the authors address what makes humanistic groups unique.
Centered on the practitioner's use of self and based on dual objectives--the
development of the democratic mutual aid system and the actualization of
purpose--humanistic groups encourage growth, development, and independence. The
book outlines specific techniques that enable practitioners--within various
settings--to achieve these objectives. "A well-written book, which demonstrates
the versatility of group work and which, while presenting one particular
approach to such work, will not be without interest to practitioners employing
alternative approaches." --Group Analysis "The authors provide a thorough
practical analysis of intervention issues within a well-articulated humanistic
approach. A fine testimony to social group work." --The Le Travailleur Social
Worker
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Groupwork in Social Care: Planning and Setting
Up Groups (Paperback)
by Julie Phillips
Book Description
In this extremely practical guide, Julie Phillips argues that preparation is
the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues
that practitioners should address. She demonstrates how to prepare effectively,
drawing on eight extended case studies with a variety of groups ranging from a
positive parenting group to an anger management group. She examines the initial
decisions that must be made such as determining the size, purpose and goals of a
group, and finding an appropriate meeting place. Anti-discriminatory practice,
with an emphasis on power, race and gender issues, is highlighted as a
fundamental consideration in planning a group. Phillips underpins her
recommendations for practice with the theories behind groupwork and includes
frameworks for analyzing the effectiveness of group programs. Groupwork in
Social Care will be essential reading for students and qualified professionals
working in the fields of occupational therapy, youth work, social work,
probation and community mental health nursing.
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Group Work with Adolescents, Second Edition :
Principles and Practice (Social Work Practice with Children and Families)
(Hardcover)
by Andrew Malekoff
Review
"The strengths-based approach to group work with adolescents in this new
edition is a sophisticated approach that will have great appeal to practitioners
and educators. The new edition continues to be a leading resource for anyone
working with adolescents in groups."--Ronald W. Toseland, MSW, PhD, School of
Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York
"The original edition of this book became an instant classic--required reading
for anyone who works with teens. Malekoff's new, updated edition is ideally
suited to practice in the post-9/11 era, as evidenced by the strong emphasis on
working with adolescents exposed to trauma and violence. He has also updated the
material dealing with resilience, substance abuse, sexuality, and other crucial
issues facing young people today. The number of specific examples, shared in
detail, continues to be a major strength. This book should be on the reading
list for all who counsel teens individually, in families, and, of course, in
groups."--Lawrence Shulman, MSW, EdD, School of Social Work, University at
Buffalo--The State University of New York
"This second edition is another 'page turner' from Andrew Malekoff. I couldn't
put it down! The book is practical and poetic. It delivers theory and method,
classic principles and novel approaches. Concepts, perspectives, and methods, so
clearly spelled out, come alive through the beautiful vignettes. There is no
psychobabble--the talk is real and the work authentic--and the new chapters are
excellent. Malekoff puts meaning to the 'strengths perspective,' a term that too
often just rolls off the tongue; his application of this framework to children
and adolescents fills a gap in the literature. The chapter on violence,
illustrated by transcripts from a range of groups, is startling. Throughout, the
book poignantly shows how young people, given a safe environment and involved
adults, can work expressively to heal. This text is a treasure."--Trudy Duffy,
PhD, MSW, School of Social Work, Boston University
"This scholarly book, conceptually sound and organized, also is written with
abundant humor and with sensitivity and compassion for the adolescent as well as
for those who have decided to work with this challenging age group....The book
is filled with practice examples of how group work skills are of use on the
front lines of work with adolescents....As I read Malekoff's book, I was
engrossed and engaged throughout with his mastery of group work theory and
methods which were applied with extraordinary creativity to the developmental
needs of adolescents. He is a missionary for the group work method, and I found
myself always moved and convinced by his humanity and his message....A great
book, a stirring accomplishment, and a wonderful example of a reflective
practitioner doing his very best work."--Social Work with Groups
"Highly recommended for all of us who do--or plan to do--group work with
adolescents....The strength of the book is the clear structure and solid advice
but also the fact that it is based on personal experience by the author."--Acta
Paediatrica
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Groupwork With Children and
Adolescents (Hardcover)
by Ralph L. Kolodny
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Helping the Youthful Offender: Individual and Group Therapies That Work (The
Child & Youth Services Series) (Hardcover)
by William B. Lewis
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Group Therapies for Children and Youth (Guidebooks for therapeutic practice)
(Hardcover)
by Charles E. Schaefer
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Group Therapy with Troubled Youth : A Cognitive-Behavioral Interactive Approach
(Paperback)
by Sheldon D. Rose
Book Description
A valuable reference guide, Group Therapy with Troubled Youth offers
practical strategies for treating adolescents in a variety of group settings. As
a unique feature of this book, author Sheldon Rose incorporates cognitive,
behavioral, and social resources along with small-group theory into one model.
He presents a general overview of group work and related issues and then leads
the reader directly into assessment, intervention, and treatment. The book
closes with specific applications, as well as chapters on training and research
issues. Throughout the book, the author addresses such questions as how to deal
with disruptive youth in a group session, how to use the group itself to develop
home tasks that are completed, how to increase the attraction of the group, how
to formulate goals so they can be achieved, how to employ a range of procedures
in the group to achieve these goals, how to involve youth in their own therapy,
how to assist youth in helping others in the group, and how to coordinate family
therapy and group therapy. Group Therapy with Troubled Youth includes case
studies, as well as short exercises with applications to practice. It covers
current key topics such as anger management, negotiation, using the social
support network, integrating group and family therapy, and training for therapy.
As such, it will be extremely useful to professionals practicing in the fields
of social work, group work, counseling and clinical psychology, and
multicultural counseling.
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Solution Focused Group Therapy : Ideas for Groups in Private Practice, Schools
(Hardcover)
by Linda Metcalf
Book Description
In our managed care era, group therapy, long the domain of traditional
psychodynamically oriented therapists, has emerged as the best option for
millions of Americans. However, the process can be frustratingly slow, and
studies show that patients actually feel worse after months of group treatment
than when they began. Can and should "the group" speed a person's progress? Now,
in this "must have" book, marriage and family therapist Linda Metcalf
persuasively argues that the collaborative nature of group therapy actually
lends itself to time-limited treatment. She combines the best elements of group
work and the popular solution focused brief therapy approach to create new
opportunities for practitioners and patients alike.
Among the topics covered in this valuable guide are:
- how to learn the model
- how to design a group and recruit
members
- how to identify exceptions to a group
member's self-destructive behaviors and thoughts
- how to help members focus on their
successes rather than their failures
- how to keep the group solution focused
when therapists or members fall back into old patterns
This unique resource also includes case examples and session transcripts to
follow, together with reproducible forms that can be used as they are or
tailored to a therapist's needs. Solution Focused Group Therapy is an
up-to-the-minute, highly accessible resource for therapists of any orientation.
Managed care companies in particular will welcome this model, which deals so
effectively and economically with today's biggest problems, including eating
disorders, chemical dependencies, grief, depression, anxiety, and sexual abuse.
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The Theory and Practice Of Group Psychotherapy (Hardcover)
by Irvin D. Yalom
Book Description
In this completely revised and updated fifth edition of group
psychotherapy's standard text, Dr. Yalom and his collaborator present the most
recent developments in the field, drawing on nearly a decade of new research as
well as their broad clinical wisdom and expertise.
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Introduction to Group Therapy: A Practical Guide (Advances in
Psychology and Mental Health) (Hardcover)
by Scott Simon Fehr
Book Reviews
J. Scott Rutan, PhD, Senior Faculty, Boston Institute for Psychotherapy,
Massachusetts
"A MARVELOUS TEXT for students new to group therapy. Written in a
conversational, often first-person form, it is a highly readable text. . . .
Includes questions at the end of each chapter. . . . One particularly
fascinating section has senior therapists from a variety of theoretical
viewpoints all respond to the same group scenario."
Herbert L. Rothman, MD, Medical Director, Mount Sinai Outpatient Partial
Hospitalization Program, Miami Beach, Florida
"A MUST READ FOR CLINICIANS AND THERAPISTS. This excellent book is clearly
written, highly informative and insightful. It is chock-full of practical
therapeutic suggestions and strategies for the group leader to effect change and
growth. . . . I highly recommend this book to all those involved in group
process therapy."
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The
Group Therapy of Substance Abuse (Haworth Therapy for the Addictive Disorders)
(Hardcover)
by David W. Brook
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