Human beings are born into groups, educated in groups, and belong to many groups, yet routinely attribute individual motives to their actions when in fact group-influenced behaviors are the more likely culprit. The theory, research, and practice of group dynamics, group psychology, and group psychotherapy illuminate useful ways for us to learn group skills and to better understand how we are influenced by groups. In Specialty Competencies in Group Psychology Sally Barlow provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational and functional competencies related to the field of group psychology. Barlow describes the potential treatment benefits of group work and shows how the wide range of applicability makes this a relevant volume across diverse areas, regardless of the population receiving treatment or the theoretic orientation of the therapist. This volume distills the uniqueness and contributions of the specialty in a way that benefits not only psychologists who specialize in group psychotherapy, but also clinicians who have previously taken a more traditionally individual approach to treatment. Series in Specialty Competencies in Professional Psychology Series Editors Arthur M. Nezu and Christine Maguth Nezu As the field of psychology continues to grow and new specialty areas emerge and achieve recognition, it has become increasingly important to define the standards of professional specialty practice. Developed and conceived in response to this need for practical guidelines, this series presents methods, strategies, and techniques for conducting day-to-day practice in any given psychology specialty. The topical volumes address best practices across the functional and foundational competencies that characterize the various psychology specialties, including clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral psychology, school psychology, geropsychology, forensic psychology, clinical neuropsychology, couples and family psychology, and more. Functional competencies include common practice activities like assessment and intervention, while foundational competencies represent core knowledge areas such as ethical and legal issues, cultural diversity, and professional identification. In addition to describing these competencies, each volume provides a definition, description, and development timeline of a particular specialty, including its essential and characteristic pattern of activities, as well as its distinctive and unique features. Written by recognized experts in their respective fields, volumes are comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible. These volumes offer invaluable guidance to not only practicing mental health professionals, but those training for specialty practice as well.

About the Author
Sally H. Barlow, PhD, is Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Program at Brigham Young University and Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Reviews
[ Speciality Competencies in Group Psychology ] is easy to read and well structured. The author's use of examples and diagrams help to illustrate the points made ... I found this book extremely helpful and insightful in considering such a challenging format of theraputic practice. * Zoe Rigg, The Journal Of Critical Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy *
How many times have I struggled to find a single resource that addresses the history of group work, the empirical evidence supporting group therapy, and the core group competencies that include supervision and training? Sally Barlow's book addresses all of these and more. It is a must for anyone who etaches psychotherapy to the next generation of clinicians. * Cheri L. Marmarosh, PsychCritiques *



Book Information
ISBN 9780195388558
Author Sally Barlow
Format Paperback
Page Count 326
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 234mm * 18mm