Stephen Mennell provides an intellectual portrait of the sociologist Norbert Elias, whose work is of increasingly wide interest to students of the humanities and social sciences. (more)
Introducing both the theories and practical applications of small group dynamics, the author shows how an understanding of how groups work and interact can improve the chances of successful team... (more)
Focuses on what is sure to become the most practiced form of mental health care under any managed care system, public or private: short-term group psychotherapy. Comprehensive, "how-to" coverage... (more)
Written by academics and practitioners from around the world, this is a comprehensive overview of the development of therapeutic communities and their benefits in the treatment of drug users.... (more)
As a group analyst concerned with social and psychological issues, Dr Angela Molnos brings a unique perspective to bear on the problems raised, both for society and the individual, by the confusion... (more)
In this practical guide, the author argues that preparation is the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues practitioners should need to address. The book shows... (more)
This latest book by one the world's leading protagonists in the field will be welcomed not just by psychologists but by students, academics and professionals interested in social constructionism... (more)
Challenging how we think about small group dynamics, this text covers the integration of standard small group dynamic theory along with chaos theory, the importance of conflict in group development... (more)
This work examines the process of scapegoating from the perspectives of victims and perpetrators, tracing and comparing its development from earliest times as a rite of atonement to the modern forms... (more)
This manual sets out the basic concepts of project-based group work and gives guidelines on managing different elements of the process. It is intended to act as a foundation from which facilitators... (more)
Drawing on their clinical experience in leading groups and training group leaders, the authors provide a resource filled with examples, guidelines, insights, and ideas that show how group leaders can... (more)
Group Psychotherapy with Addicted Populations: An Integration of Twelve-Step and Psychodynamic Theory: Third Edition is the newly revised edition of the classic text, that provides you with proven... (more)
Group psychotherapy is often assumed to be inferior to individual psychotherapy. The author's initial experience of group therapy - as an observer - led her to question this assumption. This work... (more)
This work is built around the transcript of an inpatient therapy session, giving the reader the opportunity to follow verbatim how systems-centered therapy actually works. It tracks the initial... (more)
How do you choose an appropriate approach for working with each different group you come across? Grounded in systems theory, the model described in this book provides a framework that bridges the gap... (more)
The book explores the idea that to prevent or solve problems within organisations, one needs to look not only at the conscious elements, but also to understand the unconscious aspects. It presents a... (more)
This guide to the psychology of effective communication is aimed at anyone for whom communication in groups is a key part of their job. No previous knowledge of psychology is assumed and the emphasis... (more)
"Basic Groupwork" is a simple, practical guide to the processes groupwork. This new edition has been updated and revised to reflect the changes that have taken place in social behaviour since it was... (more)