Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, Third Edition (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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"With the advent of the Rutan and Stone textbooks, and especially its current third edition under this review, I have found a text that obviates my need for additional references. Following a clear and concise exposition of group therapy's multifaceted theoretical underpinnings ranging from psychoanalytic drive and ego psychology to general systems theory, one discovers this book's heart in its detailed and comprehensive coverage of the whys, whens, and hows of clinical practice....Rutan and Stone have in my view, provided group therapy's teachers and students with a fine text on psychodynamic group psychotherapy."--Contemporary Psychology

"This book is an excellent reference to all manner of important features and techniques in psychodynamic group psychotherapy....The authors cover basic topics very clearly....Nearly 400 well-chosen references round out this revised and expanded third edition....a 'must-have' reference for anyone who does group therapy, clinical psychology graduate students, historians of psychology, and anyone else interested in the nature of group work." --Perceptual and Motor Skills

PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION

"This book should be in the library of every student and clinician with an interest in group psychotherapy. It offers a clearly written, pragmatic, commonsense approach and explains both theoretical aspects and practical techniques in a step-by-step fashion."--Group

"Presents a cohesive theoretical framework for the practice of group psychotherapy from a psychodynamic framework....The authors have succeeded nicely in unifying a complicated field without resorting to oversimplification....References are pertinent and up-to-date....Fills an important niche and is unique in many ways. Without sacrificing intellectual clarity, it unifies and organizes the theory that underlies psychodynamic group psychotherapy....I highly recommend it."--Doody's Journal

"This book is highly recommended for the beginner, as well as for the therapist trained in individual therapy and looking for a way to apply his knowledge to dynamic group psychotherapy."--American Journal of Psychotherapy

"A wide range of subjects, including the management of group members with problematic interpersonal styles and a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, is but one of many areas presented in a clear and concise manner. Another outstanding example of the value of this text can be found in the authors' thoughtful discussion of leadership role and conduct of the leader in the psychodynamic group setting. The sensitivity, wisdom, and vast clinical experience of Drs. Rutan and Stone are evident in their practical recommendations for handling potential pitfalls in group work and in the vignettes they supply to illustrate the translation of their theoretical concepts into actual practice."--International Journal of Group Psychotherapy

"This volume remains a textbook nonpareil. It is the best one for introducing the clinician to the practice of group psychotherapy. It belongs in the library of every experienced group psychotherapist, both as a reference to the structural and technical aspects of treatment and an aid for teaching junior colleagues."--Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research

"Probably the best available book on psychodynamic group psychotherapy....Two master clinicians convey their ideas succinctly and with little jargon. The book should continue to be widely used as a basic text for teaching psychodynamic group psychotherapy."--Psychiatric Services

"Teachers and students alike will profit greatly by this comprehensive, sophisticated introduction to the field....All practitioners will find its perspective enlightening and useful."--International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
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"Significantly enlarging on the two previous editions, this volume is a delight to read. The book covers the basics of group therapy thoroughly, and reviews the relevant literature very well. It discusses the many theories about group therapy and about human development clearly and inclusively. Illustrating their research and theory with vivid clinical examples, the authors help therapists think about how they practice, rather than dictating how to practice. They acknowledge the unique styles therapists bring to the task and their value. At a time when the Zeitgeist asks for uniformity and cookbook guidelines, these are rare characteristics. This book will be very useful to group practitioners working in a variety of settings, including clinics, halfway houses, colleges, and private practice. It will also be helpful to those who lead open-ended psychodynamic groups, time-limited groups, psychoeducational groups, and groups for special populations." --Cecil A. Rice, PhD, FAGPA

"If one wants to enter the field of group therapy, this is the path to take. Two splendid clinicians have combined their talents, experience, knowledge, and compassion to lay out the principles of group treatment in clear and concise language. They speak to the student and they remind the seasoned professional that there is a system, a purpose, an organized way to conduct a group of well-met strangers through the trials of the richest journey of their lives. This is a book to be treasured." --Louis R. Ormont, PhD, Director, Center for the Advancement of Group Studies, New York, NY

"This comprehensive and scholarly volume improves with each new edition. Rutan and Stone distill their deep knowledge and personal expertise. They serve as excellent mentors and guides to the theory and practice of psychodynamic group psychotherapy." --Malcolm Pines, MD., Past-President of the International Association of Group Psychotherapy, Institute of Group Analysis London, former Consultant Psychotherapist Tavistock Clinic

"This book could justifiably be called the bible of dynamic group psychotherapy: its 16 engaging chapters deal comprehensively with the subject. For the neophyte, it serves as an excellent introduction to the subject of group psychotherapy. Experienced group therapists will find it a useful and enjoyable review that provides much for them to think about regarding their work....The reader will find many well-thought-out descriptions of theoretical concepts, as well as practical clinical advice applicable to therapy in general, which makes this a useful volume for residents to read for their general psychotherapeutic education....I highly recommend this book to anyone who does or contemplates doing group psychotherapy."--Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

"With the advent of the Rutan and Stone textbooks, and especially its current third edition under this review, I have found a text that obviates my need for additional references. Following a clear and concise exposition of group therapy's multifaceted theoretical underpinnings ranging from psychoanalytic drive and ego psychology to general systems theory, one discovers this book's heart in its detailed and comprehensive coverage of the whys, whens, and hows of clinical practice....Rutan and Stone have in my view, provided group therapy's teachers and students with a fine text on psychodynamic group psychotherapy."--Contemporary Psychology

"This book is an excellent reference to all manner of important features and techniques in psychodynamic group psychotherapy....The authors cover basic topics very clearly....Nearly 400 well-chosen references round out this revised and expanded third edition....a 'must-have' reference for anyone who does group therapy, clinical psychology graduate students, historians of psychology, and anyone else interested in the nature of group work." --Perceptual and Motor Skills

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 386 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 3 Sub edition (November 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572305185
• ISBN-13: 978-1572305182
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,057,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And You Thought It Was Good Before, February 28, 2001

By	Stephen D. Saeks, Ph.D. (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

Drs. Rutan and Stone have long been actively involved in the forefront of teaching and conducting Group Psychotherapy. Their credentials, reputations and skills precede them. Yet, none of this guarantees a book which will serve the needs of its readers. With the earlier editions of this volume, readers were taken into the realm of Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy, in a clear, concise, and useful manner. Often when authors produce books such as this, later revisions are simply a reworking of the previous editions. Not so with this book. In fact, the authors pushed themselves to produce a volume which not only brings the material alive, but draws the reader directly into the process. In their latest edition, Rutan and Stone not only present well articulated clinical examples, but they also share with the reader, the therapist's thoughts that lead to the particular interventions. This takes the use of clinical examples from 2 to 3 dimensional, and allows the reader to more fully understand not only what was done in each situation, but why. The authors also update the book with currrent issues, such as the impact of managed care (although this is not a primary focus of the book). And, as before there is an abundance of information outlining and explaining the underlying theoretical principles which inform this model

As someone who has led, taught and supervised Group Psychotherapy for the past 15 years, I believe that this is one of the best books on this subject, available today. While it is not a general book aimed at providing an overview of Group Psychotherapy, or an overview of various models of Group Psychotherapy, it does translate the authors' clinical insight and experience into a format from which others can learn and grow. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about the theory and practice of Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exellent Conternt in Search of an Editor, March 14, 2006

By	Richard E. Prince (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Efforts to fix organitional, outlining, and other general editing problems from the previous edition, seem to have created greater problems rather than lessening them. That said, I still use it as my primaray text when I teach the subject to doctoral students because I can find nothing that does justice to the subject nearly as well.

Dr. Richard E. Prince