`This book, part of a series from the International Library of
Group Analysis, explores how the theory of group dynamics can be
transferred to different areas of counselling, education, small and
large group psychotherapy and industry. As an introductory
textbook, it aims to present the complex ideas underlying group
processes - in particular, psychodynamic theory - in an accessible
way using numerous practical examples and anecdotes. The author, an
experienced social worker, emphasises the relationship of parts to
the whole, looking at the connections between the individual and
the group then moving outwards to explore broader social
relationships.' - British Journal of Occupational Therapy `In a
very short time, Sheila Thompson's book, The Group Context, has
become the primary reference material for one of my supervision
groups. Her understanding of the group pressures we all live with,
and her descriptions of counselling in groups and larger groups,
bring theory and practice alive. She looks with great clarity at
experiential training, educational groups, teams, institutions,
families and individuals.' - Counselling `What are the similarities
and differences between group psychotherapy, group counselling, and
educational group work? How does the group context determine the
way we work with individuals? What do family groups have in common
with other kinds of groups, and how does the family group context
influence approaches to family therapy? What happens to the group
dynamic when groups enlarge? These are the sorts of questions this
book asks eloquently and thoughtfully. The questions are answered
by means of detailed comparisons and contrasts backed up with
illustrative vignettes...The beginner would be hard put to find a
better introduction to the work of Foulkes and other pioneers of
small group work; Bion, Ezriel, Whitaker, Agazarian, and
Abercrombie. The philosophy of each is captured in a few simple
paragraphs, leaving the reader to contemplate their respective
merits and draw something from each...In the best sense of the
term, it stands for a return to basics, an exercise in integrative
thinking that provides the foundation for building techniques and
methods of group work. It deserves a place in the library of any
organisation that hosts groups on its premises. Students and
teachers of psychotherapy and counselling will also appreciate its
comprehensive sweep and reflective style.' - Journal of Child
Psychology and Psychiatry `The beginner would be hard put to find a
better introduction to the works of Foulkes and other pioneers of
group work; Bion, Ezriel, Whitaker, Agazarian, and Abercrombie. The
philosophy of each is captured in a few simple paragraphs, leaving
the reader to contemplate their respective merits and draw
something from each. In the best sense of the term, it stands for a
return to basics, an exercise in integrative thinking that provides
the foundation for building methods and techniques of group work.
Students and teachers of psychotherapy and counselling will also
appreciate its comprehensive sweep and reflective style.' @QUOTE
SOUCE = - Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 'It would be a
useful intoduction to anyone interested in working with groups in
any setting or for a more experienced practitioner who wanted to
update their thinking.' - British Journal of Clincal Psychology
This introductory book describes the complex ideas integral to
group work in a clear and accessible way so as to make them
available to a wide readership. Sheila Thompson provides ways to
understand the group process and then shows how that understanding
can be applied both inside and outside purely therapeutic settings.
Starting with the special situation of the psychotherapeutic group,
and using models of group dynamics derived from group psychotherapy
but valid in other group situations, she shows how concepts and
techniques can be transferred from this setting to others -
counselling and problem solving, experiential, training and
educational groups, work teams and institutions - and from small
groups to median groups to large groups, and then to work with
families and individuals. Emphasising the relationship of the part
to the whole, the individual to the group, the author shows how
this concept can usefully be extended to situations where group
work is not an option, and where the network remains invisible
except for its presence within the mental processes of patient or
client and in the interaction with the professional helper.The book
will be useful to all those who wish to work more reflectively with
their patients or clients.
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