Getting absorbed in group therapy: Absorption and cohesion in integrative group treatment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Kealy ◽  
Katharine D. McCloskey ◽  
Daniel W. Cox ◽  
John S. Ogrodniczuk ◽  
Anthony S. Joyce
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment

Providing Effective Speech-Language Pathology Group Treatment in the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (01) ◽  
pp. 053-065
Author(s):  
Molly Holcombe ◽  
Candace van der Stelt ◽  
Christine Baron
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Unique Type ◽  
Group Context ◽  
Patient Goals ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Group Members

AbstractGroup treatment is an integral part of speech-language pathology (SLP) practice. The majority of SLP literature concerns group treatment provided in outpatient settings. This article describes the goals, procedures, and benefits of providing quality SLP group therapy in the comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation (CIR) setting. Effective CIR groups must be designed with attention to type and severity of communication impairment, as well physical stamina of group members. Group leaders need to target individualized patient goals while creating a challenging, complex, and dynamic group context that supports participation by all group members. Direct patient-to-patient interaction is fostered as much as possible. Peer feedback supports goal acquisition by fellow group members. The rich, complex group context fosters improved insight, initiation, social connectedness, and generalization of communication skills. Group treatment provides a unique type of treatment not easily replicated with individual treatment. SLP group treatment in a CIR is an essential component of an intensive, high-quality program. Continued advocacy for group therapy provision and research into its efficacy and effectiveness are warranted.

The Unsuccessful Group Treatment of “Writer's Block”: A Ten-Year Follow-up

1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas F. Skinner ◽  
Arthur H. Perlini
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Writer's Block ◽  
Initial Failure ◽  
Writer’S Block ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Skinner, Perlini, Fric, Werstine, and Calk (1985) reported the initial failure of the group application of Upper's (1974) and Molloy's (1983) self-treatment procedures for overcoming writer's block. Weekly one-hour administration of these group protocols has continued to be ineffective over a 10-yr. follow-up period. Researchers will investigate whether this lack of success reflects the limitations of group therapy in absentia, necessitated by the (a) second author's relocation to another university, and (b) apparent inability of the other original participants to respond to posthumous treatment.

Deliberate self-injury. A consumer-therapist co-run group. A choice or a necessity?

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efrosini D. Kokaliari ◽  
Kristen Lanzano
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
Common Phenomenon ◽  
Consumer Empowerment ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Injury Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Health Field

SummaryAims — This aim of this paper is to discuss a consumer -therapist co-run pilot group on self-injury held at an American college. Deliberate self-injury has come to be a common phenomenon in schools and colleges. However the treatment and understanding of self-injury still remains a challenge. Most people who self-injure remain hidden in society and do not seek therapy, due to the shame-filled stereotypes and misconceptions that surround self-injury. Group therapy has been discussed as ineffective by many in the mental health field while individual treatment has been controversial for decades. Method — The paper will discuss how this group treatment was informed by consumer empowerment philosophy and how consumer and therapist facilitators worked together to turn it into a healing experience. Results — This group was indeed challenging but confirmed that consumer- run programs are able to function as a catalyst to facilitate healing. It confirmed that breaking away from traditional models that allocate all power and hope for change to professionals might not only be an important step but, in cases such as treatment of self-injury, a necessity.Declaration of Interest: none.

Theme-Oriented Group Therapy

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Lynn Richards ◽  
Gary M. Burlingame ◽  
Addie Fuhriman
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Recent Increase ◽  
Composition And Structure

Although there has been a rapid and recent increase in the use of "theme" groups, minimal empirical or conceptual evidence exists that articulates a model for developing and implementing theme group treatment. This article describes the three major influences on theme-oriented groups (theme-centered international, structured, and behavioral groups) and provides a comparison of the composition and structure of theme groups during the current decade. General principles underlying the development of theme-oriented groups are proffered.

Stress Control: A Pilot Study of Large Group Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim White ◽  
Mary Keenan
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment

A pilot study is reported on a six session didactic large group treatment package for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) patients referred to a primary care service. Thirty patients underwent the course. By combining a didactic therapy element with workshops, the therapy package allowed a much larger number of individuals to attend the group than could be dealt with in “traditional” group therapy. Two psychologists ran the course. There were few practical difficulties involved in running the course and the range of self-report outcome measures suggest that large group didactic therapy may be a clinically and cost-effective treatment for GAD.

Effects of Environmental Props on Communication in Aphasia Group Therapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Pimentel ◽  
Dana Algeo
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
Halfway House ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
The Social ◽  
Participation Restrictions ◽  
Perception Of Self ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Group treatment is a viable intervention for adults with a variety of acquired neuropathologies. Using groups for intervention has been best established with persons with aphasia and allows for a focus on activity limitations and participation restrictions (World Health Organization [WHO], 2001). Wertz et al. (1981) showed that group therapy was at least as good as individual treatment and Elman and Bernstein-Ellis some years later demonstrated the efficacy of aphasia group therapy (1999a). This group therapy has been described as a communication halfway house, providing a safe place to produce less than perfect speech and practice compensatory strategies to communicate in a meaningful way (Helm-Estabrooks & Albert, 2004). Meaningful language goes beyond expressing wants and needs and addresses the social component to language (Light, 1988). The National Aphasia Association aptly describes this social focus of language saying that “the reach of aphasia seldom ends within the domain of language, as our ability to communicate shapes our perception of self and our ability to interact with friends and loved ones” (NAA, 2002). Elman and Bernstein-Ellis also demonstrated this psychosocial benefit of aphasia group therapy (1999b).

Utprøving av en tilpasset gruppebehandling for unge voksne

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Therapy Outcomes ◽  
Vulnerable Patient ◽  
Adult Outpatient ◽  
Vulnerable Patient Group

Background: There is a need for special attention to patients in the transition between adolescent and adult psychiatric services. This study investigates effects of a group therapy on depression, anxiety, self-esteem and personal experiences among the youngest patients in an adult outpatient clinic. Method: Patients between 18 and 25 years participated in a 10-week group treatment based on psychoeducation and cognitive therapy. Outcomes were self-reported and both quantitative and qualitative. Results: Of 35 included patients (equal gender distribution, mean age 21 years), 31 completed treatment. Forty-nine percent were diagnosed with depression and 23 % with anxiety. Depressive symptoms and self-esteem improved after treatment, whereas anxiety symptoms did not. Group participation gave new perspectives on own difficulties and a sense of belonging in a safe setting with people they could relate to.  Conclusion: Group treatment adapted to young adults may be a suitable and feasible treatment intervention for this vulnerable patient group. Keywords: Depression, anxiety, young adults, cognitive therapy, group therapy, users’ experience.

Time-Limited Group Therapy

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary M. Burlingame ◽  
Addie Fuhriman
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Group Development ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Structure Selection ◽  
Length Group ◽  
Treatment Models ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
Orientation Time

This article is a comparative review of conceptually planned short-term group treatment models. Comparisons are made regarding structure (selection, composition, pregroup orientation), time (duration, session frequency and length, group development), and therapeutic characteristics (focal themes, interventions, therapeutic factors). These dimensions were selected for analysis because of their relationship to unique issues that are raised when therapy is time-limited and occurs in a group. Implications for the clinician and researcher are conceptualized across the broad dimensions of structure, time. and therapeutic characteristics.

scholarly journals The influence of attachment style on interpersonal learning in substance use psychotherapy groups

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melina Skentzos ◽  
Anissa Naeli ◽  
Anastasia Hronis
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Avoidant Attachment ◽  
Interpersonal Learning

AbstractSubstance Use Disorders (SUDs) are prevalent, long-term conditions, commonly treated via group intervention. Additionally, interpersonal learning (IL) is a therapeutic factor unique to group treatment programs, which has been associated with successful group therapy outcomes. While previous research has suggested attachment styles may predict experiences of IL within groups, research in this area is limited. Therefore, this study aims to investigate if attachment style impacts IL, within SUD group treatment programs and specifically, if anxious and avoidant attachment styles influence IL. Participants (N = 38) were recruited voluntarily from an outpatient SUD open group therapy program at a private mental health hospital in Sydney. All participants completed paper-based self-report questionnaires to assess attachment style and IL. Two separate Multiple Linear Regressions (MLRs) revealed anxious attachment was not a significant predictor of IL and avoidant attachment was a significant, negative predictor of IL. Additionally, thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed themes and behaviours which may improve IL. Thus, future directions and implications of the study’s findings indicate the need to conduct additional research into members attachment-based needs to enhance SUD group treatment outcomes.

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