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Title
Group-centered prevention in mental health [electronic resource] : theory, training, and practice / Elaine Clanton Harpine.
ISBN
9783319191027 electronic book
3319191020 electronic book
9783319191010
Published
Cham : Springer, 2015.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvii, 165 pages)
Call Number
BF636.7.G76
Dewey Decimal Classification
158.3/5
Summary
This book presents the concept of group-centered prevention and provides explanations and exercises for learning the method and teaching it to others. Detailed studies offer evidence for the continuing importance of prevention in mental well-being and distinguishes group-centered prevention from other group interventions by its ability to resolve incipient mental health issues and emotional problems. Case examples with adults, children, couples, and others demonstrate successful uses of group-centered techniques as well as illustrate the problems that arise in group settings. The book's ready-to-apply training exercises give prospective group leaders practice in starting new groups, fostering cohesion, integrating therapeutic factors into sessions, and other core skills. Featured topics include: Group-centered prevention in contrast with other group interventions. Characteristics of effective leaders in group-centered prevention. Benefits of prevention groups as opposed to those gained in counseling and therapy. Key constructs of self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation in group-centered prevention. Stages of development in new groups. Formats for developing training exercises. Group-Centered Prevention in Mental Health is an essential resource for scientist-practitioners, clinicians, and researchers as well as graduate students in such disciplines as school psychology, social work, and public health. Its educational uses span classroom, workshop, and training settings across the health and healing disciplines.
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Includes index.
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Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 28, 2015).
What is group-centered prevention?
What is the role of group dynamics in group prevention?
Why is group process important in group prevention?
How can a group best achieve cohesive group interaction?
Are prevention groups therapeutic?
Is intrinsic motivation better than extrinsic motivation?
Is self-efficacy more important than self-esteem?
Are there stages of development with a new group?
What kind of training does a group-centered preventionist need?
