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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: In this article, the authors characterize four group processes specific to group CBT for hoarding: universality or inclusion may reduce stigma and shame about having hoarding; cohesion seems to support attendance and to provide positive peer pressure to motivate change; the opportunity to give mutual aid seems to instill hope and motivate change.
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TL;DR: Great emphasis on group-delivered interventions that target ‘real world’ activities, or participation may be beneficial with this population of patients following traumatic brain injury, however, this research is limited.
Abstract: Purpose: Whilst there are potential advantages of group-based interventions in rehabilitation, facilitation of groups for patients following traumatic brain injury (TBI) has challenges due to the complexity of impairments experienced. This paper aims to review the literature concerning therapy groups within TBI rehabilitation.Method: A scoping review with systematic searching of relevant databases and review of reference lists of included studies was conducted. Key search terms included brain injury, group and rehabilitation OR therapy OR intervention. Studies were included if at least some participants had a TBI diagnosis and they investigated rehabilitation interventions conducted in a group setting. Articles were collated, summarised and key findings are presented.Results: The total number of included articles was 99. The results indicated group interventions are widely practised in TBI rehabilitation. Existing research consists mostly of pre–post intervention studies addressing cognitive impai...
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TL;DR: Brain tumor support group facilitators can expect to encounter a range of medical and psychosocial issues in accommodating patients' and caregivers' diverse concerns.
Abstract: Brain tumors are associated with neurological sequelae and poor survival, contributing to distress in patients and their families. Our institution has conducted separate support groups for brain tumor patients and caregivers since 1999. This retrospective cohort study aimed to identify characteristics of brain tumor group participants in relation to attendance frequency, and compare themes of discussion in patient and caregiver groups. Demographic and medical characteristics were obtained from patient and caregiver group registration sheets and medical chart review. We quantified discussion topics recorded by group facilitators between 1999 and 2006, extracted themes, and examined similarities and differences in the way these themes were expressed. A total of 137 patients and 238 caregivers attended the groups; about half attended more than one session. The chart review of a randomly selected subset of patient participants revealed that 57.5 % were married, 58.8 % had high-grade gliomas, and 55 % attended their first group within 3 months of diagnosis or at tumor progression. Both groups discussed physical and cognitive consequences, emotional reactions, relationships, coping, end of life, and practical issues. Caregivers discussed difficulties achieving self-care and caregiver burden. Brain tumor support group facilitators can expect to encounter a range of medical and psychosocial issues in accommodating patients' and caregivers' diverse concerns. Separate brain tumor patient and caregiver groups may allow participants to explore those concerns without worrying about effects on their friends or family. It remains to be seen whether the groups meet the needs of attendees, and whether those who do not attend the groups have unmet needs.
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TL;DR: The majority of the 101 participants believed that detoxification was superior to maintenance in preventing illicit heroin use and the preferred treatment options were oral methadone, buprenorphine, drug-free rehabilitation, in-patient detoxification and prescription of injectable drugs.
Abstract: AIMS AND METHOD To assess the preferences of people attending a substance misuse facility
towards the treatment options available for opiate dependency. Interviews were
conducted using a card sorting technique. RESULTS The majority (60%) of the 101 participants believed that detoxification was
superior to maintenance in preventing illicit heroin use. The preferred
treatment options were oral methadone, buprenorphine, drug-free
rehabilitation, in-patient detoxification and prescription of injectable
drugs. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Both pharmacological and psychosocial options, including in-patient
detoxification and rehabilitation, are among the treatments preferred by
clients of substance misuse services. There is also a significant demand for
both injectable drugs and dihydrocodeine.
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01 Sep 1988
TL;DR: Music therapy involved more therapeutic interaction among patients and emotional expression, whereas verbal therapy emphasized concrete problem solving and cohesiveness, instillation of hope, and altruism among the most helpful factors.
Abstract: Therapeutic processes in one type of creative arts group psychotherapy, music therapy, were compared with verbal group psychotherapy. Sixty-one short-term inpatients ranked group psychotherapy curative factors and completed satisfaction ratings. Therapists rated 201 group therapy sessions— 109 music therapy and 92 verbal therapy. Statistical analysis revealed that patients highly valued both group formats. The mean curative factor rankings for both groups included cohesiveness, instillation of hope, and altruism among the most helpful factors. Therapists' ratings indicated qualitative differences between the two groups. Music therapy involved more therapeutic interaction among patients and emotional expression, whereas verbal therapy emphasized concrete problem solving.
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