The Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington, D.C. has long been on the leading edge of theoretical changes in psychotherapy, having offered a certification program in group psychotherapy, The Group Psychotherapy Training Program since the mid-1960s. This program trained a generation of skilled group psychotherapists and formed a model for comprehensive group training. In 1994, the National Group Psychotherapy Institute emerged from this program, continuing the tradition of challenging the frontiers of psychodynamic group psychotherapy.
Key Features
- Experiential and didactic learning: The Institute emphasises a balanced approach to training.
- Historical perspective: Provides insights into group therapy as a response to managed care.
- Leading research: Features a timely collection of the latest findings in the field.
- Top theorists and clinicians: Contributions from esteemed professionals enhance the volume's authority.
Additional Information
This volume is a collection of papers by the Institute members and reflects the mission and recent research and developments of the Institute. Originally delivered by faculty members and visiting presenters at the Washington School of Psychiatry, they represent the various vertices from which modern group psychotherapy can be studied. Organized according to theoretical position, the volume contains work by the top group theorists and clinicians in the field.
Specifications
Windows into Today's Group Therapy would provide both an important historical perspective on group therapy as a response to managed care as well as a timely collection of the leading research in the field today.
