{"product_id":"9780471378891","title":"Introduction to Group Therapy","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Group Therapy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVirginia M. Brabender\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Psychotherapy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA practical and balanced guide to effective group therapy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this up-to-date text, Dr. Virginia Brabender provides balanced coverage of the major treatment approaches and provides a solid background of both why and how effective group therapy is practiced. Writing in a conversational style augmented with many instructive case studies, she covers the key aspects of group therapy, from group planning to termination, and all points in between. Providing a balance of theory, contemporary applications, and personal insight, Dr. Brabender explores four major treatment approaches-interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and problem-solving-and weighs their various advantages and disadvantages in treating a range of problems in a variety of settings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Group Therapy:\u003cbr\u003e * Covers all practical aspects of planning, organizing, and managing a therapy group\u003cbr\u003e * Summarizes the latest research into group therapy theory and practice\u003cbr\u003e * Addresses mistakes commonly made by therapists new to group therapy and offers expert advice on how to avoid making them\u003cbr\u003e * Describes how therapists can be effective in short-term group therapy \u003cbr\u003e * Explores legal and ethical issues that can arise in group therapy \u003cbr\u003e * Provides self-assessment methods along with proven solutions for refining techniques\u003cbr\u003e * Presents empirically validated strategies for handling difficult patient populations-such as acute inpatient clients-and treatment settings, including correctional facilities\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVIRGINIA BRABENDER\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Associate Dean and Director of The Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University, in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 May 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471378891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e552\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310430843020,"sku":"9780471378891","price":129.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471378891.jpg?v=1780157290","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471378891","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}