PSYC 3330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Strategic Family Therapy, Betty Carter, Yalo
26 Feb 2017
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Group therapy and family therapy have separate histories and represent distinct specializations within the mental health field. Many different forms, most of which emphasize interpersonal interaction. Group therapists" i(cid:374)ter(cid:448)e(cid:374)tio(cid:374)s ofte(cid:374) highlight the (cid:449)a(cid:455) group (cid:373)e(cid:373)(cid:271)ers feel, (cid:272)o(cid:373)(cid:373)u(cid:374)i(cid:272)ate, a(cid:374)d for(cid:373) relationships with one another. Irvin yalom is one leader of this interpersonal group therapy approach; he argues that all psychological problems stem from flawed interpersonal experiences. Yalom identified 11 important factors for successful group psychotherapy, including: installation of hope, universality, imparting information, altruism, corrective recapitulation of the primary family group, development of socializing techniques, imitative behaviour, interpersonal learning, group cohesiveness, catharsis, existential factors. Universality: clients often believe no one shares their struggles, so it can be very uplifting and motivating to be in a room with others who do. Group cohesiveness: refers to the feelings of interconnectedness among group members. Characterized by trust, warmth, acceptance, belongingness, and value. Does not necessarily mean that every group interaction will be polite and courteous.
