Group Psychotherapy With Children Av Tony L. Sheppard, Zachary J. Thieneman

<P>This book guides the reader through the process of creating evidence-based therapy groups for children. </P><P>Introducing an interpersonal theoretical framework that maximizes the interactional and experiential learning and growth components of groups with children, this curriculum offers the child group therapist a theoretical foundation that gives structure to existing techniques and an approach that is multiculturally sensitive and grounded in brain science. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms of change that operate in children¿s groups is central to the theme, including an emphasis on play and "learning by doing" through real-life clinical examples which permit readers of all levels to achieve a better understanding of how child groups function. </P><P>Readers of this book will come away with a deeper understanding of the "power cell" of group therapy: working interpersonally in the here and now, specifically with children.</P>