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The theory and practice of group psychotherapy
01 Jan 1970-
TL;DR: Yalom as mentioned in this paper described the course of therapy from both the patient's and the therapist's viewpoint in Encounter Groups: First Facts (1973) and Every Day gets a Little Closer: A Twice-Told Therapy (1974).
Abstract: This book first appeared in 1970 and has gone into two further editions, one in 1975 and this one in 1985. Yalom is also the author of Existential Psychotherapy (1980), In-patient Group Psychotherapy (1983), the co-author with Lieberman of Encounter Groups: First Facts (1973) and with Elkin of Every Day Gets a Little Closer: A Twice-Told Therapy (1974) (which recounts the course of therapy from the patient's and the therapist's viewpoint). The present book is the central work of the set and seems to me the most substantial. It is also one of the most readable of his works because of its straightforward style and the liberal use of clinical examples.
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TL;DR: A long-term group member who never spoke when she was in a previous group that focused on addiction-related problems has become the role model for other members and feels more competent in this group.
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TL;DR: It is suggested that dissociative symptoms in response to recent life stress are associated with cortisol dysregulation among women with PTSD for CSA.
Abstract: This study examined dissociative symptoms in relation to changes in evening salivary cortisol levels after recounting traumatic experiences among 49 women with PTSD for child sexual abuse (CSA). Each woman was interviewed to describe her sexual abuse and was assessed on acute dissociative symptoms in response to a recent stressful event in the previous month. Salivary cortisol was assessed during the interview using saliva samples taken immediately before and after the interview. Changes in cortisol levels were measured at one hour, 24 hours, and 48 hours after the interview. Acute dissociative symptoms were related to salivary cortisol levels 24 hours after the interview, with high dissociators showing elevated levels compared to low dissociators. These results suggest that dissociative symptoms in response to recent life stress are associated with cortisol dysregulation among women with PTSD for CSA.
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TL;DR: A structured group intervention, using bibliotherapy and clarifying processes, was designed to reduce (a) aggressive behavior, (b) endorsement of beliefs that support aggression, and (c) generally maladjusted behavior as mentioned in this paper.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted qualitative interviews with 11 gay, lesbian, and bisexual students at a small, church-affiliated university to explore how their membership in a support group affected them, including meeting and being with others like themselves; having mentor relationships with other gays, lesbians and bisexuals; and learning about issues related to homosexuality.
Abstract: Many young people are enrolled in colleges and universities during the time they explore their sexual orientation. Although most gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth find ways of achieving positive and healthy identities as adults, many struggle and experience isolation and loneliness. A student organization which provides support for gay, lesbian, and bisexual students may help students through difficult times and facilitate the development of a positive identity. In-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 gay, lesbian, and bisexual students at a small, church-affiliated university to explore how their membership in a support group affected them. Benefits from group membership include meeting and being with others like themselves; having mentor relationships with other gays, lesbians, and bisexuals; and learning about issues related to homosexuality, all of which can have a positive impact on identity formation.
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