基本説明
Authors apply their developmental perspective not only to traditonal unstructured groups but also to focused groups and groups emerging from postmodern frameworks, such as social constructionism and narrative psychology.
Full Description
Group development, a key factor in treatment effectiveness, is covered in virtually every introductory text on group psychotherapy. This is the first book devoted exclusively to this process. In this volume, Virginia Brabender and April Fallon chronicle the rich history of group development research, provide a survey of modern theories of group development, and introduce the authors' own five-stage model of group development.
The authors demonstrate the importance of group identity to the achievement of treatment goals through a series of vivid, real-life vignettes that illustrate the characteristic behavior of group members at each stage. They apply their developmental perspective not only to traditional unstructured groups but also to focused groups and groups emerging from postmodern frameworks, such as social constructionism and narrative psychology.
In its comprehensive scope and attention to detail, Group Development in Practice is a vital resource for experienced group clinicians, therapists new to group psychotherapy, and for therapists leading all kinds of groups, from traditional, long-term unstructured groups to focused, time-limited groups in inpatient and outpatient settings, to the emerging world of cyber groups. It will also be of great use for researchers and those interested in developing or refining theoretical approaches to group psychotherapy.
Contents
Foreword
Chapter : Introduction to Stage Development in Psychotherapy Groups
Part I. Group Development: Benefits, Theory and Research
Chapter 2: Advantages of a Developmental Approach to Group Psychotherapy
Chapter 3: Theoretical History of Group Development in its Application to Psychotherapy Groups
Chapter 4: Empirical Investigations of Group Development
Part II. A Five-Stage Model of Group Development
Chapter 5: An Illustration of a Group Through Its Development
Chapter : Developmentally-Focused Leadership Activities of the Therapist
Chapter 7: Stage Development With Structured Group Approaches
Chapter 8: Post-Modern Approaches and Group Psychotherapy: Clinical and Developmental Implications
Part III. The Future of Developmentally Relevant Theory, Research, and Practice
Chapter 9: Contextual Variables Requiring Further Examination
Chapter : Group Development: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Authors
