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Creative Therapy II: Fifty-Two More Exercises for Groups

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Like its predecessor, Creative Therapy: 52 Exercises for Groups, this book has been designed as a practical guide to assist group leaders, and specially trained teachers in mental health facilities, nursing homes, day programs, inpatient psychiatric units, special education programs, and support groups. It may be used as an adjunct to the psychotherapeutic treatment of such varied problems as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, mental retardation, and depression.

The huge success of Creative Therapy: 52 Exercises for Groups, led to the development of this sequel, which contains 52 new therapeutic exercises complete with illustrations that may be photocopied for group members. The exercises serve as an avenue to therapeutic discussions of important issues that might not be shared through other techniques. Additionally, we have received feedback regarding the use of these exercises with the individual treatment of children. We have learned that children may enjoy the exercises, and are consequently less inhibited about sharing fears, concerns and fantasies.

As we did in the previous work, this new book explains the methods of energizing a group, and takes both new and experienced group leaders through the stages for effective implementation of structured exercises. We have used these kinds of materials successfully in a major New York City long-term care hospital. We find that these exercises can help group membrs develop interactive skills, motivate less verbal individuals to contribute to group discussions, and encourage group cohesiveness.
--- excerpt from book's Introduction.