Group Therapy with Troubled Youth A Cognitive-Behavioral Interactive Approach [Paperback]

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.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.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&lls/