Short description
In this completely revised and updated fifth edition of group psychotherapy's standard text, Dr. Yalom and his collaborator present the most recent developments in the field, drawing on nearly a decade of new research as well as their broad clinical wisdom and expertise.
Long description
Hailed by Jerome Frank as 'the best book that exists on the subject today, and for the foreseeable future', this book has long been the standard text in the field In this completely revised and updated fifth edition of The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, Dr Yalom draws on nearly a decade of new research, as well as on his own broad clinical wisdom and experience, to present the most recent developments in the field. New topics covered include brief group therapy, online therapy, specialized groups (weight loss, addictions, and other ailment-based groups), ethnocultural diversity, trauma, managed care, plus hundreds of new references and clinical vignettes. The style and content of the chapters have been thoroughly updated throughout, while retaining valid research and clinical observations. Illustrating the text are cases from nearly 2,000 group sessions.
Review
"'Extremely reader-friendly...an almost automatic recommendation for the person about to conduct his first group'. British Journal of Psychotherapy 'A delight to read: a most important and enriching book for anyone practicing group therapy or counselling on either side of the Atlantic'. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling"