In this comprehensive introduction to the practice of group therapy Virginia Brabender provides balanced cov-erage of the major treatment approaches (Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal, and Psychodynamic). Using case studies throughout to illustrate these techniques in action, Dr. Brabender's engaging and conversational tone makes students feel less apprehensive about conducting group therapy and enables them to quickly and easily gain the knowledge they need to feel competent to lead sessions.

Integrating current research, Dr. Brabender addresses all of the issues in group therapy, how to plan, develop and when to terminate a group, select goals, the role of the therapist, ethical codes and law, and more. This text also provides a foundation of the fundamentals of group therapy theory and practice. With a balance of scholarly theory and hands-on application, Brabender provides readers with a background of both why and how group therapy is practiced.