Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition by J Scott Rutan

Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition by J Scott Rutan

Now in a revised and expanded fourth edition, this widely adopted text and clinical reference covers the 'whats', 'whys' and 'how-tos' of setting up therapy groups and making them work. Coverage includes mechanisms and processes of change, patient selection, leadership issues, combining groups with other forms of treatment, and dealing with "difficult" patients. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated with current clinical and conceptual developments. More examples have been added, and a user-friendly new chapter addresses frequently asked questions. One of the text's most popular features - a chapter-length case illustration with commentary from each author has been expanded with commentary from the new third author, Joseph J. Shay.

"Can you improve on a classic? The answer is a resounding yes, judging by this fourth edition by Rutan and Stone, now accompanied by ShayThis is a lively, pragmatic book that nonetheless does not sacrifice the theoretical and historical depth of the prior work. It is a book for both the beginner and the expert, one that is user friendly, wise, and scholarly, and that draws on decades of expertise. I can hardly wait to recommend this book to my psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and their supervisors." - Anne Alonso, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA

"This is the definitive textbook on psychodynamic group psychotherapy. Everyone conducting groups should read this book. Practical and scholarly, it contains the wisdom of seasoned clinicians who share their knowledge of 'why' and 'how-to.' Whatever your orientation, this book provides roots from which to grow as a group leader. The richness and depth of the material is outstanding." - Judith S. Tellerman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

"A truly up-to-date edition of a standard textbook in the field, this volume informs the clinician about both theory and practice. It incorporates the breadth of psychoanalytic theory, from classical thinking to newer psychodynamic models that incorporate attachment theory, intersubjectivity, relational theory, and mentalization. The new chapter on frequently asked questions is a virtual 'everything you wanted to know about groups but were afraid to ask.' This book is a 'must' for every clinician’s library." - Howard D. Kibel, Department of Psychiatry, New York Medical College, USA

"Both new and experienced group therapists will welcome this book for its rich insights into all the major aspects of group therapy, from member selection to termination. The many case examples beautifully illustrate practice principles; notable among them is the extended record of a session with commentary by each author." - Charles Garvin, School of Social Work (Emeritus), University of Michigan, USA

J. Scott Rutan, PhD, is a past president and Distinguished Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. He founded the Center for Group Psychotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital and was a cofounder of the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy. Having left his long-time position on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Rutan is now a senior faculty member at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy. Walter N. Stone, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Currently, he is a clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a Distinguished Fellow and past president of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and past chair of the Group Psychotherapy Foundation. Dr. Stone's broad-ranging interests in group psychotherapy include the application of self psychology and dynamic treatment of chronically mentally ill persons. He has published more than 50 articles, book chapters, and books relevant to group training, dynamics, and psychotherapy, including Group Psychotherapy for People with Chronic Mental Illness. Joseph J. Shay, PhD, CGP, is on the staff of the joint McLean Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital training program and is an instructor in psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Formerly, he was the director of psychological services and training at a private treatment clinic in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Shay has published numerous articles and book chapters and has coedited, with Joan Wheelis, Odysseys in Psychotherapy and, with Lise Motherwell, Complex Dilemmas in Group Therapy.

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ISBN 13	9781593852665
ISBN 10	1593852665
Title	Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, Fourth Edition
Author	J Scott Rutan
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Guilford Publications
Year published	2007-08-09
Number of pages	436
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