Group Psychotherapy Flashcards
(32 cards)
What event significantly contributed to the rise of group psychotherapy?
Post WWII developments in mental health care
Under-resourced military physicians faced with too many clients played a crucial role in the development of group psychotherapy.
What is the first therapeutic factor of group psychotherapy according to Yalom?
Instillation of Hope
It involves gaining hope from others that change is possible.
What does the therapeutic factor ‘Universality’ refer to?
You are not alone; others can have the same problems
Define ‘Imparting information’ in the context of group psychotherapy.
Education about mental illness, etc.
What is meant by ‘Altruism’ in group therapy?
Sharing oneself with another and helping another person
What does ‘Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group’ involve?
Re-experiencing family conflicts in groups to recognize and change behaviors
What therapeutic factor involves learning new social skills?
Development of socializing techniques
What is the role of ‘Imitative behaviors’ in group therapy?
Increasing skills by imitating behaviors of others or ‘trying things out’ in a safe environment
What does ‘Interpersonal Learning’ contribute to group therapy?
Interacting with others builds adaptive interpersonal relationships and satisfies need for human contact
What is ‘Group Cohesiveness’?
Participants develop an attractiveness to the group and feel a sense of belonging
What does ‘Catharsis’ refer to in the context of group therapy?
Experience of openly expressing previously suppressed feelings
What are ‘Existential factors’ in group psychotherapy?
Groups enable participants to deal with the meaning of their own existence
List three types of groups in group psychotherapy.
- Psychoeducational groups
- Support groups
- Self-help groups
What are the benefits of group therapy (7)?
- Is cost effective
- Increases social skills and personal insight
- Develops sense of community
- Cultural consideration
- Many different types of therapy are effective
- Smaller sizes positively influence outcomes
- Diversity of members w/similar problems improves learning environment
What does Tuckman’s ‘Pre-group Phase’ involve?
Leader considers the direction and framework of the group inlcuding purpose, goals, membership criteria/size, informed consent
What happens in the ‘Forming phase’ of group development?
Members are concerned about self-disclosure and being rejected. Development of trust and rapport are important here
What is characterized by the ‘Storming phase’ in group dynamics?
Members exhibit resistance and testing behaviors
What occurs during the ‘Norming phase’?
Resistance is overcome, attraction to the group emerges, and norms are established
What is the focus of the ‘Performing phase’?
The group’s work becomes more focused with problem solving and goal completion
What is discussed in the ‘Adjourning phase’?
Preparation to end the group and discussion of learning and feelings about adjournment
What is Milieu therapy?
A therapeutic approach that combines individual and group therapy in a structured environment for 9-18 months.
What is the emphasis of Milieu therapy?
On group and social interaction mediated by peer pressure
What does Hans Selye’s stress theory ‘Alarm’ phase entail?
Initial alarm reaction after a stressful event, triggering the sympathetic nervous system. This is followed by resistance (PNS cournteracts stress response)
What is the outcome of the ‘Exhaustion’ phase in stress theory?
The body has depleted resources and lacks energy to cope with continued stress
