{"product_id":"introduction-to-group-therapy-9780471378891","title":"Introduction to Group Therapy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical and balanced guide to effective group therapy  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.  Introduction to Group Therapy:  Covers all practical aspects of planning  organizing  and managing a therapy group  Summarizes the latest research into group therapy theory and practice  Addresses mistakes commonly made by therapists new to group therapy and offers expert advice on how to avoid making them  Describes how therapists can be effective in short-term group therapy  Explores legal and ethical issues that can arise in group therapy  Provides self-assessment methods along with proven solutions for refining techniques  Presents empirically validated strategies for handling difficult patient populations-such as acute inpatient clients-and treatment settings  including correctional facilities\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280470827061,"sku":"ByrdShop_0471378895","price":90.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780471378891.jpg?v=1780637856","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-group-therapy-9780471378891","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}