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PublisherGuilford Publications

ISBN-100898625335

ISBN-139780898625332

eBay Product ID (ePID)934815

Product Key Features

Number of Pages222 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameGroup Psychotherapy with Adult Children of Alcoholics : Treatment Techniques and Countertransference Considerations

SubjectSocial Work, Adult Children of Substance Abusers, Psychiatry / General, Psychopathology / Addiction, Psychotherapy / Group

Publication Year1993

TypeTextbook

AuthorMarsha Vannicelli

Subject AreaSocial Science, Self-Help, Psychology, Medical

SeriesThe Guilford Substance Abuse Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight13.1 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN89-007551

Dewey Edition20

Reviews"This book provides a wealth of practical material for therapists conducting long-term psychodynamic group therapy with substance abusers, adult children of alcoholics, and other family members. I found the chapters on overcoming resistances or 'road blocks' in the group particularly helpful. Regardless of theoretical orientation, readers will benefit from the author's considerable clinical experience in conducting group therapy with this client population." --G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Director of The Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington, A valuable clinical resource....Vannicelli deserves praise for creating this comprehensive integration of clinical experience and research perspectives., "This is an excellent book! It is a 'how to' hands on approach to Adult Children of Alcoholics treatment, which walks the group therapist through the process of patient selection, critical issues, reoccuring themes, and the termination process.' --Social Work with Groups ''A volume that can be recommended strongly as both reference and teaching resource.' --Readings ''This is a basic book, well-grounded in clinical experience, which should be very helpful to ACOA therapists with little group training and to supervisors of ACOA groups....Dr. Vannicelli takes an important and courageous step of carving out some common ground between the ACOA self-help movement and professional group psychotherapy." --Newsletter of the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy "Marsha Vannicelli does a fine job in breaking down the complexities and pitfalls of group psychotherapy and, in particular, the countertransference issues....The book is well written...does an excellent job of describing psychodynamic issues and problems, as well as countertransference issues in doing group therapy with this patient population.' --American Journal of Psychotherapy "A valuable clinical resource....Vannicelli deserves praise for creating this comprehensive integration of clinical experience and research perspectives on issues related to conducting group therapy with ACOAs.' --Contemporary Psychology ''With the voice of a seasoned and sensitive group therapist, [Dr. Vannicelli] takes the reader along a clinical journey which illuminates and demystifies the task of leading a psychotherapy group with an ACOA membership....This book stands out among the glut of new books on the market as one which makes a valuable and sensible contribution to the field." --International Journal of Group Psychotherapy ''An original and quite valuable contribution to the ACOA and group therapy literature.' --Social Work "Excellent....The book is long overdue. It is an essential for mental health professionals working with groups and ACOAs." --Recovery Times, "This book provides a wealth of practical material for therapists conducting long-term psychodynamic group therapy with substance abusers, adult children of alcoholics, and other family members. I found the chapters on overcoming resistances or 'road blocks' in the group particularly helpful. Regardless of theoretical orientation, readers will benefit from the author's considerable clinical experience in conducting group therapy with this client population."-- G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Director of The Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington, "A valuable clinical resource....Vannicelli deserves praise for creating this comprehensive integration of clinical experience and research perspectives."--Contemporary Psychology, "This book stands out among the glut of new books on the market as one which makes a valuable and sensible contribution to the field."--International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, Marsha Vannicelli does a fine job in breaking down the complexities and pitfalls of group psychotherapy and, in particular, the countertransference issues....The book is well written...does an excellent job of describing psychodynamic issues and problems, as well as countertransference issues in doing group therapy with this patient population., "This is an excellent book! It is a 'how to' hands on approach to Adult Children of Alcoholics treatment, which walks the group therapist through the process of patient selection, critical issues, reoccuring themes, and the termination process.'' --Social Work with Groups ''A volume that can be recommended strongly as both reference and teaching resource.'' --Readings ''This is a basic book, well-grounded in clinical experience, which should be very helpful to ACOA therapists with little group training and to supervisors of ACOA groups....Dr. Vannicelli takes an important and courageous step of carving out some common ground between the ACOA self-help movement and professional group psychotherapy." --Newsletter of the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy "Marsha Vannicelli does a fine job in breaking down the complexities and pitfalls of group psychotherapy and, in particular, the countertransference issues....The book is well written...does an excellent job of describing psychodynamic issues and problems, as well as countertransference issues in doing group therapy with this patient population.'' --American Journal of Psychotherapy "A valuable clinical resource....Vannicelli deserves praise for creating this comprehensive integration of clinical experience and research perspectives on issues related to conducting group therapy with ACOAs.'' --Contemporary Psychology ''With the voice of a seasoned and sensitive group therapist, [Dr. Vannicelli] takes the reader along a clinical journey which illuminates and demystifies the task of leading a psychotherapy group with an ACOA membership....This book stands out among the glut of new books on the market as one which makes a valuable and sensible contribution to the field." --International Journal of Group Psychotherapy ''An original and quite valuable contribution to the ACOA and group therapy literature.'' --Social Work "Excellent....The book is long overdue. It is an essential for mental health professionals working with groups and ACOAs." --Recovery Times, "Marsha Vannicelli does a fine job in breaking down the complexities and pitfalls of group psychotherapy and, in particular, the countertransference issues....The book is well written...does an excellent job of describing psychodynamic issues and problems, as well as countertransference issues in doing group therapy with this patient population."--American Journal of Psychotherapy, "This book provides a wealth of practical material for therapists conducting long-term psychodynamic group therapy with substance abusers, adult children of alcoholics, and other family members. I found the chapters on overcoming resistances or 'road blocks' in the group particularly helpful. Regardless of theoretical orientation, readers will benefit from the author's considerable clinical experience in conducting group therapy with this client population."-- G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Director of The Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington , This book stands out among the glut of new books on the market as one which makes a valuable and sensible contribution to the field.

Dewey Decimal616.86/1

SynopsisFor all therapists who work with adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs), this comprehensive guide provides expert guidance in setting up and running a psychotherapy group. Successfully integrating theory and practice, the book surveys the current ACOA literature, explains the rationale for group therapy, describes how to set up a group, and suggests specific group leader techniques. Also included are insightful discussions on countertransference issues, the preparation and training of ACOA group leaders, and key areas for future research., For all therapists who work with adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs), this comprehensive guide provides expert guidance in setting up and running a psychotherapy group. Successfully integrating theory and practice, the book surveys the current ACOA literature, explains the rationale for group therapy, describes how to set up a group, and suggests specific group leader techniques. Also included are insightful discussions on countertransference issues, the preparation and training of ACOA group leaders, and key areas for future research.