Mental illness is prevalent in society, with a quarter of individuals having a diagnosable mental illness. A growing percentage of these individuals develop severe disorders, which incapacitate them and may leave them unemployed, lonely, isolated, and untreated. This book argues that medication alone does not take away the deep emotional pain of feeling isolated and lonely and considers the modification of the client’s social relationships as a critical ingredient in any treatment.
Key Features
- Group Therapy for Adults with Severe Mental Illness: Explores a non-traditional application of treatment known as the group-as-a-whole model.
- Tavistock Tradition: Emphasises the whole group versus any specific member, creating a safe space for sharing and confronting painful issues.
- Various Settings: Highlights the efficacy of utilizing this model in treatment across settings including jails, nursing homes, and group homes.
Additional Information
This text includes case studies using the Tavistock method and demonstrates the power of group-as-a-whole work in educating mental health professionals and graduate students. It also explores the use of the model to enhance creative expression in the arts and to understand larger social systems. This text will be of value to mental health professionals, researchers, and educators interested in the treatment of severely mentally ill populations in institutional settings, as well as individuals with a specific interest in group psychotherapy.
