Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy - Hardcover

Scott, Rutan J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0669063002 ISBN 13: 9780669063004

Publisher: Collamore Press,U.S., 1984

Synopsis

This second edition continues to present group therapy as a natural antidote to many of the disorders of this age, particularly narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. Completely rewritten and expanded to reflect recent development in theory and technique, and challenges to psychodynamic theory and the practice of long-term psychotherapy, it presents completely new chapters on time-limited groups and the combination of group therapy with individual therapy and psychopharmacology. Drs. Rutan and Stone offer a consistently psychodynamic approach that demonstrates the cost efficiency of dynamic principles which seek to help the patient gain understanding rather than mere symptom relief in time-limited treatment. The last third of the book is devoted to the explication of key clinical issues such as co-therapy; combining group therapy and psychopharmacology; conjoint therapy; combined therapy; time-limited group therapy; dealing with troublesome patients; scapegoating; and terminations. This text is aimed at group therapists, as well as mental health professionals interested in group psychotherapy, graduate students in psychology, nursing, social work, and residents in psychiatry.

About this title

Review

'Firmly rooted in the study of group dynamics and psychodynamics, this contemporary classic provides a comprehensive survey of our rapidly developing field. Three of the most experienced group therapists in the country share their grasp of complex theoretical issues and clinical insights in straightforward, simple language, making this book suitable as both an introductory manual and a stimulating text for senior practitioners.' - Earl Hopper, PhD, CGP, MInstGA, private practice, London, UK

'This is the definitive textbook on psychodynamic group psychotherapy. Everyone conducting groups should read this book. Practical and scholarly, it contains the wisdom of seasoned clinicians who share their knowledge of 'why' and 'how-to.' Whatever your orientation, this book provides roots from which to grow as a group leader. The richness and depth of the material is outstanding.' - Judith S. Tellerman, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

About the Author

J. Scott Rutan, PhD, is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. He is also Director of the Center for Group Psychotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital. A Past President of both the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the Northeastern Society for Group Therapy, he is author of many articles and co-author or editor of a number of books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collamore Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0669063002
• ISBN 13: 9780669063004
• Binding: Hardcover