1st Edition
Group Therapy and Group Dynamic Theory A Professional Method for all Group-Based Treatment
Part 1: Before the Start of The Group 1. Group dynamic processes as a natural source of power 2. Mapping interaction 3. Organizing a therapy group Part 2: Influencing the Group 4. Leading a therapy group 5. Steering a therapy group Part 3: Steering and Utilizing Group Processes in Group Therapy 6. Group cohesion: attachement forces in a therapy group 7. Interaction lines and relationship patterns in a therapy group 8. Group development in a therapy group 9. Group norms and social influence in a therapy group 10. Role behavior in a therapy group 11. Termination and saying goodbye in a therapy group 12. Depth processes in a therapy group 13. Troubleshooting Guide
Biography
Willem de Haas is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with his own practice. He is an expert in the field of groups and group dynamics and has many years of experience as a group therapist and team leader in mental health care. He teaches group therapy, group dynamics and team leadership for psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals at post-master institutes of the University of Amsterdam and the University of Groningen, and regularly gives in-company lectures, training courses, and supervision at various organizations in the healthcare sector. For questions, extra tips, or comments about the book, please visit www.dehaasgroepsdynamica.nl.
"In this excellent book on group therapy, De Haas provides a great service to the field. This textbook integrates new knowledge and accrued clinical wisdom, richly illustrated with clinical examples that group therapists at all stages of their career can utilize to deepen and maximize the effectiveness of their work. De Haas provides a clear path to improving access for patients to high-quality mental healthcare delivered in therapy groups of all forms and structures."
Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC, CGP, AGPA-DF, professor of psychiatry, University of Toronto, past president, American Group Psychotherapy Association
