Resource Tag: GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY

Narrative theory provides a useful framework for brief group treatment of persons in crisis because it proposes that understanding of experience is gained through social discourse. Groups offer persons in crisis a new context for attributing meaning to critical events. This article presents a discussion of literature on brief group treatment & of elements of […]

Chapter 1 of this textbook is on the development of crisis intervention methodology. Chapter 2 examines the differences between a number of psychotherapeutic techniques while Chapter 3 looks at therapeutic groups. Chapter 4 discusses sociocultural factors that can act as barriers in the therapy process & Chapter 5 reviews problem-solving. Chapters 6 & 7 are […]

This chapter presents the 3 major types of psychotherapy used with suicidal patients: individual, group, & family. The discussion of individual therapy includes issues such as the fragile identity, conflicted self-expectations & difficulty expressing emotion. A brief history of group therapy is presented & the value of this therapy is reviewed. The discussion of family […]

Group therapy is intrinsically suited for elderly suicidal persons because of the prevalence of social isolation & loss. Groups psychotherapy helps to restore social cohesion. This chapter describes what group therapy can contribute, how & why it works, its major goals, patients who benefit most, major themes & procedures, & typical experiences that take place, […]

The development & implementation of Multiple Family Group Therapy at a children’s hospital is described. Groups were held for 1 hour for 6 sessions followed by a 4-week break. There were 27-51 participants per group. Groups were designed to be self-directed, with patients & their families choosing issues to be discussed. However, therapists always had […]

This article describes an Anti-Depression, Anti-Suicide group established by the author in order to treat depression in young women. This group used feminist & narrative theory. The author helped the group objectify depression & remove the cultural stigma attached to it as a “woman’s disease.” External factors that contributed to depression are noted, such as […]

3 suicides occurred within 3 years in a military unit of 35 individuals. Group & individual therapy was conducted over 3 days & ongoing referrals were made as necessary. In addition, measures of anxiety, depression, & hostility were obtained from this unit & a comparison unit. Analysis indicated that differences in mean scores between the […]

Adolescent suicide attempters & their families are frequently noncompliant with outpatient treatment. This chapter reviews studies that have identified & attempted to overcome this problem. It reports on the implementation of a multifamily psychoeducational intake group, describes the orientation group, & provides some results achieved by this group. Clinical examples illustrate the process that typically […]

Because group life is crucial to adolescent development, this chapter considers group psychotherapy a treatment of choice for teenagers. It discusses planning & management of groups (physical setting, therapist characteristics, referral systems, & inclusion criteria), therapeutic factors necessary for group work, screening factors, & special problems. Group therapy is presented as an underutilized, practical, cost-effective […]

This book examines demographic & epidemiological data of elderly suicide & presents a comprehensive assessment process involving a multi-level, multi-disciplinary approach. It recommends family-oriented treatment & notes situations where individual treatment & group therapy are also beneficial. In treating the elderly, ageism, negative therapeutic reaction, the patient/therapist relationship, transference, & countertransference are discussed. Case examples […]

This article explores the consequences of a therapy group member’s suicide on the group’s interactions & coping style. The exploration takes an ethnographic approach, which emphasizes a deep description of the circumstances surrounding the group member’s death, the meaning of that action for the members, including the therapists, & the group coming to terms with […]

This panel discussion report covered presentations on postvention groups of young people at risk for suicide & intervention groups with depressed & suicidal geriatric patients. Discussion focussed on differences in the disparate age populations, settings, & procedures as well as areas in which there were surprising similarities. Panel comments are included regarding studies which do […]

This article reports on a study that led to development of a theory of postpartum depression. Data were obtained from a support group over an 18-month period & 12 in-depth interviews. Data analysis revealed loss of control as the basic social problem. Women suffering from postpartum depression attempted to cope with this problem through the […]

The inpatient treatment plan is the essential guide to coordinate the nursing & adjunctive therapeutic staff’s approach to the multiple needs of hospitalized patients. The written plan articulates the link between the patient’s presenting problems & the services available to alleviate them. The case of Steve, a 44-year-old Vietnam veteran, experiencing flashbacks, delusions, & suicidal […]

This article describes some characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of crisis intervention in patients with borderline personality disorder. Some suggestions are made about dealing with such patients in the light of mistakes made by the crisis therapist. These mistakes produced feelings of inadequacy and incompetence in her, stemming from unresolved transference/counter-transference problems. (22 refs.)

21 patients completed an in- & out-patient group-based program to achieve withdrawal from long-term benzodiazepine dependence. By 6-month follow-up, 8 subjects had achieved a good outcome. Generally, subjects demonstrated moderate levls of psychiatric morbidity & depression in the prewithdrawal phase. 2 subjects completed suicide some time after withdrawal. The authors conclude that maintenance benzodiazepine prescription, […]

The evolution of an intensive group as a form of treatment & as a form of staff training in a psychotherapy-oriented day hospital is described. Group members contract for 1 term of therapy (10-12 weeks of 6 sessions/week). Each session is led by a therapist from a different discipline. The intensive group has proven helpful […]

The authors assert that time-limited group therapy is an effective method for addressing the aftermath of teenage suicide. The authors use a 12 to 16 session format for postvention therapy. 3 case histories of groups undergoing therapy are presented. Data & analysis of the impact of suicide on friends & family is also included. (VM)

Describes psychodrama group management methods used with adolescents in a psychiatric treatment center. The environmental setting, social norms, structure of sessions, & therapy styles are detailed. Management of group processess to counter disintegrative forces is also discussed. The case of a male participant with a history of suicide attempts & severe depression illustrate how the […]

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This article describes the Bourbonniere Unit, which is a specialized group home in Montreal with a short-term intensive therapeutic program. The belief behind the program is that a circular pattern has developed in the family, supported by all family members, which must be broken to help the suicidal youth. The author outlines the group process, […]

This implementation guide describes how to make optimum use of the Staff Training Guide & the Workbook for residents developed by the Suicide Prevention & Crisis Centre of San Mateo County to help preserve the lives of runaway youths through training of shelter staff.