Group Therapy with Troubled Youth: A Cognitive-Behavioral Interactive Approach / Edition 1

by Sheldon D. (David) Rose

Overview

Incorporating cognitive, behavioural, social resources and small group theory into one model, this volume offers strategies for treating adolescents in a variety of groups. Anger management, negotiation and using social support networks are among the topics covered. The book is illustrated with case studies, and practical exercises are included.

The author addresses such topics as: dealing with disruptive young people; using the group to develop completed home tasks; formulating achievable goals; assisting group members to help each other; and coordinating family and group therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761909286
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/14/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.14(d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE: IN THE BEGINNING OF GROUPS
An Overview
Preparation for Group Therapy
Starting the Group
Orientation, Cohesion Building and Motivation Enhancement
PART TWO: ASSESSMENT AND GOAL SETTING IN GROUPS
Assessment in Groups
Interviewing and Observation Strategies
Measurement Procedures in Assessment and Evaluation
Goal Setting and Intervention Planning
PART THREE: INTERVENTIONS IN AND BEYOND THE GROUP
Solving Problems and Negotiating Differences
Reinforcement and Stimulus Control in Groups
The Modeling Sequence
Cognitive and Relaxation Coping Strategies
Extragroup Tasks
Assessing and Enhancing Social Support - with Katherine P Reardon
Integrating Socio-Recreational Activities into Therapy
Intervening in the Group Process
Beyond the Boundaries of the Group
Procedures for Generalization
PART FOUR: APPLICATIONS OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL INTERACTIONAL GROUP THERAPY
Group Strategies for Reducing Anger and Aggression - with Martin D Martsch
Staff Training and Supervision for Cognitive-Behavioral Interactive Group Therapy

Editorial Reviews

Addresses practitioners who lead cognitive-behavioral groups for troubled youths (as well as students or practitioners who are being introduced to this style of therapy), describing techniques for enhancing motivation and participation, building cohesion, and preventing and dealing with problems. Topics include assessment, evaluation, goal setting, the modeling sequence, cognitive and relaxation coping strategies, ways to enhance social support, extragroup tasks, and staff training and supervision. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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