The Visible and Invisible Group : Two Perspectives on Group Psychotherapy and Group Process

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22x14cm, x,292 pp. "Understanding the psychodynamics of groups has derived from the two separate strands of theory and practice, resulting in two separate disciplines: group psychotherapy and group dynamics. Present-day group psychotherapy derives mainly from psychoanalytic theory and Bion's early experiences with wartime groups, and has been developed from the work of clinicians who practice group psychotherapy as a form of treatment. Group dynamics theory and practice, on the other hand, have arisen largely from the work of social scientists like Kurt Lewin, have been researched in the field and in the laboratory, and have been applied to groups as arenas for leadership training and behavioral change. The Visible and Invisible Group synthesizes these psychoanalytic and group approaches to group life and offers practical guidelines to the group psychotherapist. The authors advocate the simultaneous use of two perspectives: the psychoanalytic perspective for observing the "visible" group of people and their interactions, and a General Systems "Field Theory" perspective for observing the "invisible" group-as-a-whole. They also suggest changes in leadership style appropriate to different types of theory groups, different populations and different group events. This volume is based on more than ten years of experience by the authors as co-therapists. .,." - publisher's description. Minor rubbing. Embossed name stamp to title-page. VG., dustwrapper.

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Título

The Visible and Invisible Group : Two Perspectives on Group Psychotherapy and Group Process

Editor

Routledge & Kegan Paul, London

Fecha de publicación

1981

ISBN 10

0710006926

ISBN 13

9780710006929

Encuadernación

orig.cloth

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• Group Psychotherapy

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