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Self Experiences in Group
Intersubjective and Self Psychological Pathways to Human Understanding
Edited by Irene N H Harwood and Malcolm Pines
Using clinical examples, the contributors demonstrate the 'good enough' healing power of carefully constructed and supervised groups conducted by therapists who apply both Kohut's self psychological concepts and those currently evolving from intersubjectivity throughout the world. Learn More1998, Hardback, 9.25in x 6.26in / 235mm x 159mm, 192pp, CA$89.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-596-91998, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 192pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-597-6 -
Taking the Group Seriously
Towards a Post-Foulkesian Group Analytic Theory
Farhad Dalal
In this critique and extension of the work of S.H.Foulkes, Farhad Dalal presents a thorough contemporary appraisal of the theory of group analysis and its relevance to psychoanalysis as a whole. The author argues that Foulkes failed to develop a specific set of group concepts, relying instead on the traditional individualistic framework of Freud. Learn More1998, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 240pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-642-31998, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-224-9 -
Group
Claudio Neri
Group explores the processes that take place within groups from a psychoanalytical perspective. Combining his original concepts with a critique of established theories, Claudio Neri describes how groups are formed and develop, and analyses what non-verbal or extra-verbal phenomena are present in human communication and how they occur in practice. Learn More1998, 260pp -
Group Psychotherapy of the Psychoses
Concepts, Interventions and Contexts
Edited by Victor L. Schermer and Malcolm Pines
Arguing that group psychotherapy is a particularly effective method of treatment for psychotic patients, this book draws together the world's leading exponents in a comprehensive exploration of theory and practice, covering the development of the study of psychosis as well as the more recent advances in assessment, diagnosis and group treatment. Learn More1999, 450pp -
Rediscovering Groups
A Psychoanalyst's Journey Beyond Individual Psychology
Marshall Edelson and David N. Berg
Edelson and Berg use stories to present, reflect on and learn from experience. The authors deplore the tendency to rely on individual psychology for understanding problems in groups or organizations and so, emphasizing the psychopathology of individuals, to blame them for what is going on. Learn More1999, 416pp -
Foundations and Applications of Group Psychotherapy
A Sphere of Influence
Mark F Ettin
The author focuses on how to provide effective individual treatment within psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups, and examines the structural properties of such groups as organizational entities in their own right. The book is divided into two main parts, covering foundations and applications. Learn More1999, 454pp -
A Workbook of Group-Analytic Interventions
David Kennard, Jeff Roberts and David A. Winter
This book is designed to complement the academic and experiential training of therapists. Written by experienced practitioners, it gives trainees a practical insight into the ways in which group analysts may tackle difficult situations, allowing them to understand more fully the nature of intervention right from the beginning of their training. Learn More2000, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 5.51in / 216mm x 140mm, 176pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-897-72000, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-155-9 -
The Evolution of Group Analysis
Edited by Malcolm Pines
S. H. Foulkes was the founder of the group analytic school of group psychotherapy. Amongst the subjects covered in this volume are the nature of the therapeutic process in the light of recent research in child development, the relationship of group analysis to psychoanalysis and the school of Lacan, and research into the results of group therapy. Learn More2000, 575pp -
Bion and Group Psychotherapy
Edited by Malcolm Pines
Wilfred Bion's synthesis of the approach of classical psychoanalysis based on the individual with that of group dynamics has been of enduring influence. The contributors to this volume examine his theories and demonstrate that a later generation is still actively working with the implications of Bion's writings. Learn More2000, 416pp -
A Century of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Group Analysis
A Search for Integration
Ronald Sandison
This book argues for the integration of medical and psychoanalytic models of the workings of the mind, and applies an integrated approach to psychiatric practice and psychotherapy. Sandison looks at the seminal ideas of key figures such as Freud, Jung and Foulkes and shows how they have transformed the way people perceive themselves and society. Learn More2000, 160pp