Group-Centered Prevention in Mental Health Theory, Training, and Pra
This book presents the concept of group-centered prevention and provides explanations and exercises for learning the method and teaching it to others. Detailed studies offer evidence for the continuing importance of prevention in mental well-being and dis
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Elaine Clanton Harpine
Group-Centered Prevention in Mental Health Theory, Training, and Practice
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Elaine Clanton Harpine University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken South Carolina USA
ISBN 978-3-319-19101-0 ISBN 978-3-319-19102-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-19102-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015939895 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
To my loving husband, Bill, and dear friend and editor, Judy Jones, for encouraging me to write this book
Preface
“We’re both on our second marriage, and we want to do it right this time,” said a smiling woman, as she and her husband joined my Communication for Married Couples prevention group. The prevention group program focused on communicating as a couple—solving problems, making decisions, and resolving differences peacefully. The husband seemed a bit reluctant and sat stiffly in his chair at the beginning of the session. Later, he became totally involved, relaxed, and interacting with his wife and another couple as they worked together in a small group to solve the problem of setting up a household budget. Initially, the couples worked in small groups to establish guidelines for what should be included in the budget each month. The small groups reported back to the entire group and defended their proposals for how much of a family’s income should be spent on each item in the budget. After a lively group discussion, each married couple found a private space to work in the room to discuss their own individual family finances and budget concerns. Couples left the group session with a proposed budget for their household and instructions to report back next week on how well the budget worked. During the session, participants had worked as: individuals making a list
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