Encounter groups for addictions Volume I Evolution of the encounter group Rod Mullen

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Mullen, Rod, commentator.

Psychotherapy.net

Series:

Encounter groups for addictions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Group relations training.

Group psychotherapy.

Substance abuse--Treatment.

Substance abuse.

Psychic trauma--Treatment.

Psychic trauma.

Genre:

Educational films

Nonfiction films

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (65 min.)) sound, color

Other Title:

Evolution of the encounter group

Place of Publication:

[Mill Valley, California] Psychotherapy.net 2009

Language Note:

Closed captioned

System Details:

System requirements: Broadband with connection speed of 1.5 Mbps or greater; Internet browser; Adobe Flash Player for computer viewing.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

digital

Summary:

"In this training video, Rod Mullen explores the evolution of encounter groups, beginning with the first groups created by Synanon founder Chuck Dederich in the 1950s. Mullen discusses the essential elements of these first groups including honesty, authenticity, and mutual self-help-elements that are still core to encounter groups today. He highlights that although the brutal confrontational style of the first groups have softened, the commitment to hold oneself and other accountable remains central. He also discusses the challenges that face encounter groups and offers guidance on how to work within managed care systems while retaining the traditions that make encounter groups such an effective means for change. You will learn about the integral elements of encounter groups that have remained unchanged since the 1950s, and significant ways that encounter groups have changed; how to implement strategies for running effective encounter groups and overcoming impasses; and learn the keys to running marathon groups, fostering moral growth within groups, and working through trauma in groups. Intended for students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, and related health professions." Supplied by publisher

Participant:

Featured expert: Rod Mullen

Notes:

Title and description from publisher metadata

Original copyright Amity Foundation, ©2009

ISBN:

9781601241634

Publisher Number:

082 Psychotherapy.net

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license