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Group Dynamics in Therapy and Supervision: Reaching the Unconscious

Editor : Pertti Muurinen, Editor : Kaj J. Davidkin, Editor : Sinikka Vaara

Reviews and Endorsements

'This important book highlights the significance of group therapy for suffering and developing humans. Based on Bion’s approach to containment and thought, it tells the story of how feelings are exchanged and how development of attachment and trust promotes cure in the group process. The discussion of identity and organizational work emphasizes this book’s emphasis on both personal and societal perspectives, locating it on the foreground of modern psychoanalytic thinking.'
Robi Friedman, PhD., former president of the Group Analytic Society.

'These papers by Finnish group analysts and psychotherapists are a remarkable collection, containing original and valuable observation and thought. They bring home to the reader the importance of the understanding of group process, both for the individual and for society. The several authors’ own understanding is based on the work of Bion: they offer vivid practical illustrations of Bion’s complex thinking about human groups, as well as many clinical papers that describe the evolution of group life. I recommend this book highly for its recognition of group treatment as being capable of making major contributions to psychological health and well-being.'
Caroline Garland, Fellow, Institute of Psychoanalysis (UK)

'The book succeeds well in shedding light on the relational concepts and clinical practices of psychoanalytic group psychotherapy and its different applications. The texts include illustrated clinical examples and thought-provoking and inspiring discussions on theoretical matters. Although the book does not explicitly highlight the research-base and value of modern psychoanalytic group psychotherapy – a rather underused form of treatment for various mental health and psychological problems within the present-day health care system, at least in Finland – it is a rewarding and inspiring reading experience, highly recommended to group psychotherapists and all those interested in deeper understanding of the human mind and groups.'
Olavi Lindfors, PhD, Adjunct Professor, psychoanalyst