Perspectives in Group Psychotherapy (RLE: Group Therapy)

Name: Perspectives in Group Psychotherapy (RLE: Group Therapy)
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Perspectives in Group PsychotherapyA Theoretical Background\nAuthor(s): P B de Mar\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138812321, 978-1138812321\nSynopsis\nThis book, originally published in 1972, aimed to provide a theoretical framework for group therapists to guide them through the mass of variables which beset them. Its scope therefore is extremely broad, for it also touches on philosophy, psychology, sociology, communication and general systems theory. In the last chapter certain conclusions are drawn concerning the relationship between group and psycho-dynamics.\n\nThe book will be of interest to those who have already had some experience of small, medium or large groups, and who want to think about their work in more general terms: it was not at the time widely realised how radically different and how potentially powerful are the implications of group procedures, not only for therapy but in such fields as educ.