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Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, Fifth Edition

Irvin D. Yalom, Molyn Leszcz

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

happy customer 4 out of 5 stars.
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i was very pleased with the product i ordered arriving on time and in the condition promised

Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy 5 out of 5 stars.
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Yalom did a superb job in taking his readers through the process- the world of group psychotherapy. I especially appreciate reading about the cases to see how the theories actually came together. I have learned so much from a pro!

Masters Student 4 out of 5 stars.
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This was a very helpful manual for Group Therapy. It was a little lengthy in spots, but I would recommend it for anyone interested in improving their skills as a group counselor.

still waiting... 1 out of 5 stars.
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It's been a month... where is my book? I don't know, I haven't gotten it yet. I've gotten the other book I bought in the same order, a used book. I have yet to see the new book. This is very disappointing. It's hard to wait for a book and get further and further behind in my studies. I should have gone to a different site.

Editorial Review:

In this completely revised and updated fifth edition of group psychotherapy’s standard text, Dr. Yalom and his collaborator present the most recent developments in the field, drawing on nearly a decade of new research as well as their broad clinical wisdom and expertise. Among the significant new topics: Online therapy Specialized groups Ethnocultural diversity Trauma Managed care Plus hundreds of new references and clinical vignettes

More Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and Youth

Liana Lowenstein, MSW

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A Wonderful Resource 5 out of 5 stars.
24 of 24 people found this review helpful.

This book is perfect for anyone working with at-risk children and adolescents. As a child therapist, I found that the activities helped to engage even children who are highly reluctant to engage in therapy. There are a wide variety of activities in the book that range in age from preschool to teenager and address just about every treatment issue you could think of. Most important, the activities are fun for the kids while also being therapeutic. I would highly recommend this book-- it's worth every penny.

Immediately put to use! 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This is a book that a therapist can put to use immediately. It is extemely well-organized:
-chapters divided by topics
-a chart indicating activities for each stage of therapy, modality and age
-clear directions included with each activity

Many of the pages are reproducible, and most of the activities require materials that are easy to find. Best of all, the activities are clearly therapeutic!

My only complaint (and it's minor so I'm not removing any stars) is that several activities involve candy. Since I work with elementary students in a district that has implemented the federal nutrition guidelines, I cannot give students candy nor can I give any food as a reward. Some of those activities can be "tweaked" so that I give stickers instead. However, that's a very minor point, and overall, the book is a fabulous resource!

Don't miss Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes, a similar book co-authored by Lowenstein, that contains extensive activities for pre-schoolers, elementary children and teens who have been sexually abused.

Editorial Review:

This sequel presents MORE creative interventions to engage children, youth, and families in counseling and help them address issues such as feelings identification, anger management, social skills, and self-esteem. Includes techniques to manage challenging client behavior. Geared to 4-16 year-old clients.

Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children

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Rich with case material and artwork samples, this volume demonstrates a range of creative approaches for facilitating children's emotional reparation and recovery from trauma. Contributors include experienced practitioners of play, art, music, movement and drama therapies, bibliotherapy, and integrative therapies, who describe step-by-step strategies for working with individual children, families, and groups. The case-based format makes the book especially practical and user-friendly. Specific types of stressful experiences addressed include parental loss, child abuse, accidents, family violence, bullying, and mass trauma. Broader approaches to promoting resilience and preventing posttraumatic problems in children at risk are also presented.

Group Treatment for Substance Abuse: A Stages-of-Change Therapy Manual

Mary Velasquez, Gaylyn Gaddy Maurer, Cathy Crouch, Carlo C. DiClemente

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

This practical manual presents a 29-session treatment program designed to engage, motivate, and stimulate processes of change in clients at all stages of recovery. The program is based on the research-supported transtheoretical model of behavior change. The manual employs skills-building activities and interventions that are likely to be most effective with clients as they cycle from the earlier stages of change/m-/precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation/m-/to the later stages, action and maintenance. Each of the structured sessions is presented in a consistent, highly accessible format, including a clear rationale, summary of objectives, and overview of the main activities that will take place. Step-by-step guidelines for implementation are provided, as well as strategies for using a motivational interviewing style. The manual is complete with all needed handouts and exercise forms, ready to photocopy and distribute to clients. Ideal for use with groups, the approach can easily be adapted to individual treatment.

Art Therapy for Groups: A Handbook for Themes, Games, and Exercises

Marian Liebmann

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Post-It's have taken over cause I bookmarked too many pages. 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 23 people found this review helpful.

I own and use this book so often in my Art Therapy groups that this book is flooded with Post It notes. I do adapt most of the activity suggestions to make them fit each client population. The book is flexible and could be applied to youth, teen, or adult/senior populations. It is written and indexed in an easy-to-read manner based on the mode of therapy practiced. The suggestions themselves are general enough however do conveniently elaborate with bullet-marked suggestions for different ways to try out the various activities. So if you think you've worked with clay, perhaps you have not written an acoustic poem about it and then created an environment for the sculpture, etc. Several variations and ideas were new and fresh. Great book for the novice or for the seasoned professional who needs some help getting new ideas sparked up and fueled; a quick, easy (and relatively inexpensive) A.T. reference.

In between 3 out of 5 stars.
21 of 22 people found this review helpful.

Unlike the first 2 reviews of this book, my opinion falls somewhere in between. While this is not the most comprehensive or profound book on art therapy, it is a practical guide for practitioners who need lots of ideas for group activities. How well they work depends on the skills and insight of the group leader, as well as the readiness of the group participants. One of my art therapy students bought this book recently and found it quite useful. For the more advanced practitioner, it might feel a bit too much like a recipe book. I recommend it as one tool in your art therapy toolbox.

Editorial Review:

Specific examples and real reminiscences.

Group Exercises for Enhancing Social Skills and Self-Esteem

Sirinam S. Khalsa

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Group Exercises 3 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book for use with adolescent groups. I am a licensed clinical social worker will years of experience running groups with this population. I find that this book encompasses some exercises that I already had from other books. I also found some of the suggested topics to be thin on content. Overall, I think that this book is more appropriate for use by paraprofessional staff, or those with limited experience running groups.

Group Exercises 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Most of the exercises seem to be designed for adolescent groups. It would have been nice to know that before purchasing. However, many are adaptable to adult groups, and are quite useful.

Great book for getting to know you exercises 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book had great exercises for new students, partners etc. I enjoyed using some of techniques in my classes.

very good resource 4 out of 5 stars.
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I've reviewed this book and find it to have a lot of good resources for future use in my work doing groups. The groups as presented are easy to follow with good handout materials to be copied.

Student Manual for Corey's Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 7th

Gerald Corey

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Total reviews: 44 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great Text! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was a very thorough and easy-to-read book about the various theories of counseling and psychotherapy. I, personally, often need "supplemental" things to go with a text to help me learn the material. This book did a great job of explaining the concepts, comparing and contrasting theories, and giving examples of practice and assessment. Although someone else that wrote a review didn't particularly care for the student manual, I found it extremely helpful while preparing for my exams. I read the chapters first, and actually enjoyed the readings, and found that "brushing up" with the student manual before my exam was very helpful, and reinforced the theoretical concepts. Also, the Case Study book was required for my class, and is an excellent source for understanding the theories "in action", so to speak. When learning these types of theories, it is very helpful having concrete examples to work with, and Corey does an excellent job with that. Over all, a great text, with lots of info that is clearly illustrated with examples and case studies.

Editorial Review:

Helps readers apply theory to practice through summary charts, open-ended questions and cases, structured exercises, self-inventories, and a variety of activities. The manual also contains a glossary for each of the theories, chapter quizzes for assessing the level of student mastery of basic concepts, and suggestions for working with a single case (Ruth) using each theory.

Theory and Practice of Group Counseling

Gerald Corey

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

An excellent resource and dynamic group therapy book!~JC Angelcraft 5 out of 5 stars.
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Gerald Corey, Professor Emeritus at Cal State Fullerton University, has written extensively on the field of psychology. In Theory and Practice of Group Counseling, Dr. Corey manages to fit in and illucidate on the most important psychological paradigms and techniques in use in the field today and their application to the group setting.

Theory and Practice of Group Counseling gives the reader a concise understanding of each paradigm and accompanying techniques so that the even a novice will understand how various theoretical constructs and applications can transfer to the group setting.

If you are involved in a therapy group or would like to be, Dr. Corey's book will help you to become acclimated and by the time you finish it you will have a good understanding of all the options that are available to you on the market today for group therapy. It would also be a perfect first step in becoming comfortable with the group process.

Editorial Review:

In this best-selling book-with the guidance of world-renowned counseling author, teacher, and practitioner Gerald Corey-you'll gain the knowledge and skills for effective group counseling and leadership. You'll learn key theoretical approaches to group leadership and how to successfully apply each in practice. With Corey's clear, straightforward writing style, you will have no difficulty understanding each theoretical concept and its relationship to group practice. And as you explore different approaches, your growing knowledge will enable you to create a unique approach that works successfully for YOU-integrating techniques from the various approaches you'll study in this book.

Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce

Liana Lowenstein, MSW

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Resource, a few repeats 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book provides many interventions that are quick and easy to impliment, but provide a lot of content for counseling. I have a few of her other books and only a few of the interventions were familiar. I highly recommend this book.

Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, President, Play Therapy Corner Inc 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is essential for any therapist working with children who are struggling with divorce. Clinicians will appreciate the creative, practical activities which can be used for individual, group and family sessions. A versatile and clinically useful resource that is sure to be one of your most used references.

Editorial Review:

An innovative collection of therapeutic games, art techniques, and stories to help children of divorce express feelings, deal with loyalty binds, disengage from parental conflict, address anger and self-blame, and learn coping strategies. Includes a theoretical overview for practitioners, a sample treatment plan, and a reproducible handout to give parents. Also contains a ten-week curriculum that can be used in therapy or support groups. A much needed resource for counselors, therapists, and group facilitators.

Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego (Norton Library)

Sigmund Freud

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

High Praise from a Notable Source 5 out of 5 stars.
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In his Pulitzer-Prize winning book, The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker wrote that Freud's "great work, Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego...in my opinion is probably the single most potentially liberating tract that has ever been fashioned by man." I haven't read this work of Freud's yet, but I will soon, because of Becker's comment. I've read many of Freud's works and have found them fascinating and very helpful, even though they're far fetched at times and I don't share Freud's disdain for religious faith. Becker's work is wonderful (I'm reviewing now from cover to cover the many passages I've highlighted) and voices both appreciations and criticisms of Freud throughout his work. So if he says this about Group Psychology, I've got to read it!

Group Psychology and the Anaylsis of the Ego 4 out of 5 stars.
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Classical Freudian Psychology...his discussion on Group Behavior and the Ego (leadership functions and issues) is insightful and provides provocative understanding of group process....traditional Psychoanalytic thought.....