Description
A unique blend of theory and practice within the world of group psychotherapy, this text discusses diversity issues in group contexts within the realm of teaching, consulting, and facilitating psychotherapy groups.
Chapters present a unique perspective on diversity issues within certain populations, such as prisoners, elite athletes, and high-risk youth, and examine questions around race, language, ability, gender, and the similarities and differences between the leader and their clients. Such examples provide an intricate look into the psychological dynamics that arise within these populations and the skill of group therapists in honoring their clients’ humanity.
Readers will appreciate the practical examples of how to navigate difficult dynamics such as microaggressions and the role of compassion as a foundational principle of practice for group therapists.
Table of Contents
Section I: Foundations of Practice
Chapter 1: Intersectionality, Social Identity and Groups Examined
Chapter 2: The Shadows of Liberty: Compassion Practice as a Shared Responsibility
Section II: Social Identities in Group Psychotherapy
Chapter 3: Gender Identity in Group
Chapter 4: Chronic Health Conditions/Ability Issues in Group
Chapter 5: Inclusivity of Multiple Identities in Sexual Identity Based Therapy Groups in University and College Counseling Settings
Chapter 6: Social Identities Explored in Therapy Groups
Section III: Working with Specific Populations in Groups
Chapter 7: Athletic Identity: A House of Mirrors
Chapter 8: Prisoners in Group: Healing Processes at the Intersections of Race, Gender, and Age
Chapter 9: Managing Microaggressions within Veterans’ Psychotherapy Groups
Chapter 10: Group Art-Making Therapy for Mothers of Young Children
Section IV: Structural and Institutional Components of Groups
Chapter 11: Spirituality as a Resource in Group Psychotherapy
Chapter 12: Teaching Group within a Social Constructionist Framework
Chapter 13: Intersection of Race and Gender: Women of Color Leading Groups
Section V: International Perspectives in Group Psychotherapy
Chapter 14: A Social Intervention for Court-Ordered Adolescents – The Family: People Helping People Project
Chapter 15: Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy in the Context of Poverty and Gender: Toward a Culturally Sound Adaptation of IPT-G to Socioeconomically Disadvantaged and Depressed Lebanese Women
Section VI: Other Perspectives and Endings
Chapter 16: Wheelbarrows: Outing Myself
Chapter 17: Closing Thoughts
