A resource for the group therapist

Article Abstract:

In his book ''Practical Group Therapy: A Guide for Clinicians'' (1989), William H. Friedman presents a multimodal, interpersonal model of group psychotherapy written for clinicians who wish to begin practicing psychotherapy in a group setting. He discusses issues related to the selection of group participants, and various techniques of group therapy, focusing both on questions related to beginning a private practice and on beginning therapy groups in community mental health centers. The discussions provide technical guidance, but neglect to elaborate substantive theoretical issues related to technique. The text reads like a how-to-do-it manual, with an emphasis on the practical, aimed at answering questions which would be posed by clinicians faced with their first few group sessions. Although providing a great deal of useful, concrete and pragmatic advice, the implications of following the recommended guidelines are never explored in depth. Since group process and ongoing group dynamics are greatly influenced by the clinician's theories and interventions, the omission of the theoretical underpinnings of recommended interventions and strategies is a serious shortcoming. Despite this, the book manages to provide exactly what its title suggests - a practical step-by-step guide for the beginning group practitioner. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Methods, Models, Bibliography, Group psychotherapy, Group counseling

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Psychotherapy for delinquents?

Article Abstract:

Psychotherapy consultation is an effective method for decreasing the problem behavior among adolescents. An analysis of a study group shows that adolescents demonstrate discernible changes in their behavior as a result of the psychotherapy. Therapy results in positive attitudinal changes, such as interpersonal perception, self observation, and consideration for other's rights. The subjects who exhibit major changes in their attitudes are those who remain in the therapeutic session for a longer time. These subjects are able to give up their external locus of control.

Care and treatment, Analysis, Juvenile offenders, Adolescent psychotherapy

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