Group Psychotherapy With Addicted Populations ― An Integration of Twelve-step and Psychodynamic Theory

This newly updated, streamlined, and more affordable edition of Group Psychotherapy with Addicted Populations provides proven strategies for combating alcohol and drug addiction through group psychotherapy. Philip J. Flores, a highly regarded expert in the treatment of alcoholism and in group psychotherapy, brings together practical applications of 12-step programs and psychodynamic groups. This classic text explores the latest knowledge on the benefits of group therapy to chemically dependent individuals by providing opportunities to understand their own attitudes about addiction through working with others while learning to more effectively communicate their own needs and emotions.

Philip J. Flores, PhD is a clinical psychologist who has worked extensively in the area of addictive diseases and group psychotherapy. He is a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders issued by the American Psychological Association.