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By (author) Vannicelli Marsha
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Based on the author”s 18 years of experience supervising group therapists, this quintessentially practical book is designed to help practitioners think through and formulate appropriate strategies in their clinical work.
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Based on the author”s 18 years of experience supervising group therapists, this quintessentially practical book is designed to help practitioners think through and formulate appropriate strategies in their clinical work. Utilizing many clinical examples, and providing explanations throughout for her interventions, Vannicelli pays special attention to the therapeutic stance — where the clinician positions him or herself in relation to the patient, and why; and how various strategies and techniques maximize the patient”s opportunity for therapeutic growth. A hallmark of Dr. Vannicelli”s approach, richly illustrated in this work, is her sensitivity to countertransference and the ways it can be used productively in clinical practice.
Alone among books in the substance abuse field, REMOVING THE ROADBLOCKS analyzes the group therapy issues that arise in the three populations most commonly seen in substance abuse clinics — substance abusers themselves, adult children of alcoholics, and other family members. The author describes characteristics unique to each population and addresses overlap among them in terms of basic procedures, formats, and hurdles that group leaders face.
The book also differs from most psychotherapy texts by giving the reader an opportunity to hear the voice of an experienced therapist as she provides examples of various kinds of interventions and demonstrates how they might actually be communicated and implemented. Rather than reading about psychotherapy or about various kinds of problems, one has the sense of experiencing a thorough consultation with a truly seasoned supervisor.
A particularly useful feature is the appendix at the end of the volume, which provides examples of assessment and intake questionnaires, history questionnaires, ground rules for treatment, contracts, and other practical materials.
Designed for all mental health professionals who work with substance abusers, the book”s focus on practical clinical issues also makes it ideal for paraprofessionals. It is an excellent text for courses on substance abuse in social work, psychology, nursing, and other disciplines, as well as for courses in group psychotherapy.
Table of contents:
Foreword, Preface, 1 Introduction 2 RATIONALE FOR DYNAMICALLY ORIENTED GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY 3 CONSIDERATIONS IN SETTING UP A GROUP: SELECTING AND PREPARING MEMBERS 4 BEGINNING THE GROUP 5 SPECIAL POPULATION ISSUES 6 DEFINING THE JOURNEY 7 REMOVING THE ROADBLOCKS IN THE GROUP 8. REMOVING THE ROADBLOCKS WITHIN THE PATIENT 9 REMOVING THE FINAL PATIENT ROADBLOCK: TERMINATION 10 REMOVING THE ROADBLOCKS IN THE THERAPIST 11 GROUP LEADER PREPARATION AND TRAINING 12 CONCLUSION
Review quote:
This book provides a wealth of practical material for therapists conducting long-term psychodynamic group therapy with substance abusers, adult children of alcoholics, and other family members….Regardless of theoretical orientation, readers will benefit from the author”s considerable clinical experience in conducting group therapy with this client population. –G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Director of The Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington
In this book Dr. Vannicelli has brought together all of the important information needed by a beginning or experienced therapist interested in treating substance abusers and their families. In addition to nuts and bolts information about patient selection, assessment, group organization and functioning, the author provides a rich array of clinical examples and guidance in handling the difficulties that regularly ari
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