1st Edition
Teaching Facilitation of Group Therapy Processes and Applications
Teaching Facilitation of Group Therapy explores an extensive range of topics crucial to effective teaching and practice, and will be a valuable resource for instructors of group therapy.
With an emphasis on evidence-based methodologies, this book describes proven teaching techniques that foster a dynamic learning environment, facilitate group cohesion, and promote meaningful interventions. The author presents ethical considerations including those that relate to using social media in therapeutic practices, equipping readers with the knowledge to leverage its potential while safeguarding client confidentiality and well-being. This resource presents topics including therapeutic factors and effective interventions, the use of the group leader’s inner development as a guide for therapeutic alliance and group members’ healing, cutting-edge therapeutic AI applications, the role of self-absorption for members and the leader, group dynamics, ethical uses of social media in therapeutic settings, and serves as a comprehensive guide for instructors in the art of teaching group psychotherapy in the modern era.
This is an indispensable resource for educators to elevate their expertise in teaching group psychotherapy and prepare clinicians and students by deepening their understanding of group dynamics, and how to employ effective interventions that promote healing and growth in therapeutic settings.
1. Teaching Group Therapy Components and Strategy 2. Current Evidence-Based Teaching Practices 3. Developing a Group Leader's Therapeutic Self 4. Organizing and Structuring the Group 5. Group Sessions and Members 6. Therapeutic Components for Groups 7. Constructive Use of the Therapeutic Self 8. Group Facilitation Process and Progress 9. Managing Group Difficulties 10. Intangibles and Unseen Forces That Impact the Group 11. Virtual and Restricted Settings Therapy Groups 12. Emerging Group Therapy Concerns and Possibilities
Biography
Nina W. Brown, EdD., is a professor and eminent scholar in the department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Distinguished Fellow in the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and a Fellow in the American Psychological Association.
'In her latest group therapy textbook, Dr. Brown masterfully develops a unique focus on how best to educate and train group therapists. Through the articulation of the developing group therapist’s learning needs and challenges, Dr. Brown provides a road map for teachers, students and practitioners, that promotes the therapists’ capacities to use themselves as fully as possible, as therapeutic agents. This is a well written, very important and timely textbook, responding to the expanding utilization of the group therapies, and the need to ensure group therapists are trained in both the art and science of this demanding and effective model of treatment.'
Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC, CGP, AGPA-DF, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital; Professor, University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry
'Teaching Facilitation of Group Therapy captures the essence and complexity of skills of effective group leadership. It covers both the basics and essential knowledge, skill and characteristics required to run an array of groups. A must read for aspiring group leaders.'
Gary M Burlingame, PhD, CGP, AGPA-DF, APA-F, Professor & Chair, BYU Psychology Department; Warren & Wilson Dusenberry Professor; President, American Group Psychotherapy Association
'What a treasure to find a book the integrates my two favorite worlds – pedagogy and group psychotherapy. As someone who has taught group courses many times, I was delighted that it both consolidated what I have come to know and unveiled novel content. Both seasoned and brand-new instructors alike will cherish this gift from Nina Brown.'
Noelle Lefforge, Ph.D., ABPP. Clinical Associate Professor; University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology; Associate Dean for Applied Research and Sponsored Programs, Director of the Professional Psychology Clinic, and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology; President, Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy (APA Division 49); President, Group Specialty Council; Board of Directors, American Board of Group Psychology (ABPP); Board of Directors, International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists
