The fifth edition of Psychoeducational Groups builds on and extends the strategies and information from previous editions, describes and presents the basic and fundamental information needed to design, plan, organize structure and facilitate effective psychoeducation groups.

These groups have proven to be therapeutic for a variety of audiences from children to older adults, as well as for illnesses, conditions, emotional disturbances and life transitions. Brown presents guidance for the use of current technological advances for the benefit of the group and its members, current techniques that facilitate group process, training guides for group leaders and the supporting professional development and understandings for group leaders.

This book includes the professional background, the educational component, the group, facilitation skills components and applications for psychoeducational groups for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

About the Author

Nina W. Brown, EdD, LPC, NCC, Distinguished Fellow American Group Psychotherapy Association, American Psychological Association Fellow is a professor and eminent scholar at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA USA.

Reviews

"Nina W. Brown has updated her must-have primer on facilitation of psychoeducational groups! As in previous editions, Dr Brown reveals a blueprint for the burgeoning group facilitator to design and lead successful psychoeducational groups. In this latest edition, Dr Brown addresses group design, group dynamics, and group facilitation skills, and tackles the current topics of leading psychoeducational groups safely and effectively in a culture of electronic media. I most strongly recommend this book for educators who teach psychoeducational group facilitation and for clinicians who want to lead highly effective psychoeducational groups."

Abie C. Tremblay is a senior licensed professional mental health counsellor at the Veterans Health Administration, Manchester, NH

"I wholeheartedly endorse the fifth edition of Psychoeducational Groups for its practical focus on skill-building in group facilitation. The book's comprehensive training guides for group leaders cover essential professional development and incorporate state-of-the-art methodologies, making it an invaluable resource for those aiming to lead effective, impactful groups across diverse populations."

Thomas Treadwell, EdD. TEP, CGP, is a psychologist at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Cognitive Therapy

"Dr Nina Brown has delivered an invaluable resource with the fifth edition of Psychoeducational Groups. This updated edition builds on the trusted foundation of previous versions while incorporating the latest technological advancements shaping the mental health field. It is an essential text for both practitioners and learners seeking to deepen their understanding of group dynamics and contemporary developments in psychoeducational practice. A must-read for anyone committed to advancing their knowledge in this critical area of mental health."

T'Airra Belcher, is an assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University

"This work by Dr Brown captures the power of psychoeducational groups so well. Her focus on the cognitive and the affective components of these valuable therapy groups maintains the power of group therapy through attention to the emotional impact of cognitive material. The book addresses work with people across the lifespan, bringing the power of this modality to so many. This is a must-read book for those conducting psychoeducational groups in any setting."

Tony L. Sheppard, PsyD, CGP, ABPP, AGPA-F, is the founder and director of Groupworks Psychological Services, Louisville, KY

Book Information
ISBN 9781032732633
Author Nina W. Brown
Format Paperback
Page Count 330
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g