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A study of the larger group, focusing on the processes and dynamics
whereby the group micro-culture emerges. As the initial
frustrations of the group find expression in hate, this is
transformed through dialogue to what the Greeks knew as 'koinonia',
or the state of impersonal fellowship. Essentially, Koinonia
concerns itself with an operational approach to dialogue, culture
and the human mind through the medium of a larger group context,
and adopts a direction similar in many ways to the groupanalytic
method of S. H. Foulkes. In attempting to link the most intimate
aspect of individual beings naturally and spontaneously in the
socio-cultural setting of the larger group, by the very nature of
its size, offers a structure or medium for linking inner world with
cultural context, and is thus able to establish a unique dimension
- that of the micro-culture. Until now neither psychoanalysis nor
small groups have been able to handle this aspect empirically,
since, in the former, the analyst represents the assumed culture,
while in the small group situation the hierarchy of the family
culture inevitably prevails. The larger group displays the other
side of the coin to the inner world, namely the socio-cultural
dimension in which interpersonal relationships take place. The
exploration of this field shows how objects, including part objects
of the mind, can be related to systems and structures in a manner
not previously attempted, and raises the vexed question of the
relationship of systems to structures and of culture to social
context. In this study of the larger group, particular attention is
paid to the processes and dynamics whereby the group micro-culture
emerges, as the initial frustrations of the group find their
expression through hate; as hate initiates, and is transformed by,
dialogue; and as dialogue ultimately establishes what the Greeks
knew as 'koinonia', or the state of impersonal fellowship.
A study of the larger group, focusing on the processes and dynamics
whereby the group micro-culture emerges. As the initial
frustrations of the group find expression in hate, this is
transformed through dialogue to what the Greeks knew as 'koinonia',
or the state of impersonal fellowship. Essentially, Koinonia
concerns itself with an opera
`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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