Rebels with a Cause

by Cossa, Mario

• ISBN13: 9781843103790
• ISBN10: 1843103796
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY

Summary

Hands-on guide to using action techniques and drama therapy to target problem behaviors and emotional issues in young people. Provides model for working with groups, guidance on working with particular groups, step-by-step guidelines on running a group development program, and more. For therapists. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	11	(2)
Foreword	13	(2)
Zerka Moreno
Preface	15	(2)
Introduction	17	(2)
PART I WARM-UP: PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEORETICAL BASIS	19	(56)
Adolescents in Action	21	(14)
Why adolescents? A unique therapeutic opportunity	21	(1)
Defining key terms	22	(2)
Why use action methods with adolescent groups?	24	(2)
Moreno's universalia of psychotherapy	26	(7)
Summary	33	(2)
Viewing Adolescence from a Developmental Perspective	35	(18)
Stages and phases of group development	36	(5)
The developmental tasks of adolescence	41	(2)
The developmental continuum of adolescence	43	(8)
Summary	51	(2)
The Therapeutic Spiral™ as a Framework for Working with Adolescent Groups	53	(10)
Roles of restoration: connecting to strengths	54	(3)
Roles of observation: engaging and disengaging appropriately	57	(1)
Roles of containment: dealing with affect productively	58	(3)
Summary	61	(2)
Leadership and Group Norms	63	(12)
The role of the leader(s)	63	(3)
The importance of group norms	66	(7)
Summary	73	(2)
PART II ACTION: UTILIZING ACTION TECHNIQUES AT VARIOUS STAGES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT	75	(60)
Action Techniques for the Beginning Stage	77	(14)
Initial contact with group members	77	(4)
Introductory group sessions	81	(4)
Developing the beginning stage	85	(5)
Summary	90	(1)
Action Techniques for the Transition Stage	91	(10)
Getting unstuck	91	(6)
Moving forward	97	(2)
Summary	99	(2)
Action Techniques for the Working Group	101	(22)
Building personal, interpersonal, and transpersonal strengths	102	(3)
Developing the ability to observe from within and without	105	(3)
Developing strategies for containment of intense affect	108	(4)
Working with life issues in action	112	(8)
Summary	120	(3)
Action Techniques for Termination	123	(12)
Awareness of ending at the group's beginning	124	(1)
Rehearsals for ending	125	(5)
Terminating the group	130	(3)
Summary	133	(2)
PART III SHARING: OTHER APPLICATIONS OF ACTION TECHNIQUES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION	135	(34)
Adapting Action Techniques to the Population and Setting	137	(22)
Working with special populations	138	(14)
Working in special settings and situations	152	(6)
Summary	158	(1)
Practical Considerations for Developing and Implementing Adolescent Action Groups	159	(10)
Importance of integrating theory and philosophy with practice	159	(3)
Fitting strategies to actual needs of group or population	162	(5)
Summary	167	(2)
Appendix A: Sample Information Pack for Participants and Families	169	(4)
Appendix B: Sample Intake and Permission Forms	173	(4)
Appendix C: Sample Group Norms	177	(4)
Appendix D: Other Ideas for Opening and Closing Circles, Warm-Ups, Cool-Downs, and De-Roling	181	(16)
References	197	(2)
Subject Index	199	(8)
Author Index	207