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by Ann Steiner Ph. D. (Author)
How to Create and Sustain Groups That Thrive is an accessible manual for group leaders of all kinds, from psychotherapy groups to discussion groups.
This thoroughly updated third edition of the author's popular group psychotherapy guide provides a wealth of tools for starting and maintaining groups, including sample group agreements, a screening and preparation system, and an innovative collaborative goal setting system. The book also discusses the importance of online 'netiquette' as well as an overview of diversity and inclusion concepts in group work, offering a range of modifiable leadership and facilitation interventions that can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups.
Specifically designed to help both seasoned group therapists and clinicians who find themselves leading groups, How to Create and Sustain Groups That Thrive is an easy-to-use, fully practical resource for a variety of mental health professionals.
Author Biography
Ann Steiner, PhD, is a Certified Group Psychotherapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist. Dr. Steiner served as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Medical School, San Francisco, and was instrumental in the design and formation of The Psychotherapy Institute's Group Therapy Training Program, where she is a faculty member. She is a Fellow and former board member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and has a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has been leading a variety of groups for 30 years.
