Introduction to Group-Analytic Psychotherapy - 9780367325169

Taylor & Francis

Group analysis is a method pioneered by Foulkes in order to study the behaviour of individuals in the social context of a group. Apart from its practical aspects, group analysis has features of specific value and is the method of choice for the treatment of many problems. > Group Analysis, the approach pioneered by Foulkes, is a form of psychotherapy in small groups and also a method of studying groups and the behavior of human individuals in their social aspects. Apart from a number of practical advantages, it has features of specific value. It is a method of choice for the investigation of many problems and for the > Foreword -- Preface -- General Introduction -- The individual as a whole in a total situation -- The Study of the Group -- The Psychoanalytic Situation. -- The Group Analytic Situation. -- The Background -- The Therapist. -- Combined and uncombined Groups. -- Open and Closed Groups -- Phase B, \""The Northfield Experiment\"" -- Group Work in the Various Phases. -- h