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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: Current program models at two facilities, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center andIntrepid Spirit Center at Fort Belvoir, are outlined.
Abstract: In recent years, there has been increased demand for music therapy services within military treatment facilities to treat combat-related injuries. This demand is partly due to increased research output related to music interventions in neuro-rehabilitation as well as an increased prevalence of signature injuries including traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder for which interdisciplinary patient-centered care is recommended. The complexity of traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress, and military service itself presents challenges for music therapists when creating patient-centered program models. As military healthcare increases access to new treatments as a standard of care, it is important for music therapists to provide descriptions of effective treatment models in military settings. Outlining established music therapy models of care is essential to the successful addition of music therapy in the treatment of service members’ complex injuries. This paper outlines current program models at two facilities, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Belvoir.
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TL;DR: In this paper, 119 students were randomly assigned to participate in either a 24-session Coping Power Program (CPP) or a control group and teachers reported significant improvements over time for all students (Attention Problems, Hyperactivity, Externalizing Problems, and Withdrawal, and Study Skills).
Abstract: School-based mental health programming is a viable intervention because it can provide evidenced-based-treatment (EBT) while avoiding the typical service barriers. In this study, 119 students (ages 10 to 12) were randomly assigned to participate in either a 24-session Coping Power Program (CPP) or a control group. Using the Behavior Assessment Scale for Children-2 (BASC-2), teachers reported significant improvements over time for all students (Attention Problems, Hyperactivity, Externalizing Problems, and Withdrawal, and Study Skills). However, teachers reported that students participating in the CPP showed significantly greater improvement than controls (Learning Problems, School Problems, Behavior Symptom Index, Social Skills, and Adaptive Skills). Effect sizes ranged from small (.19 for Withdrawal) to large (.76 for Adaptive Skills). Teacher reports showed greater improvement by the more experienced group leaders. Results validate the use of this EBT as a viable protocol. The improvement in both groups...
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TL;DR: This article discusses the application of interpersonal process-oriented group psychotherapy to offender populations, and the relevance of therapeutic factors in group work with offenders, group process as it applies to work with criminals, and work with difficult clients.
Abstract: This article discusses the application of interpersonal process-oriented group psychotherapy to offender populations. Group psychotherapy with offenders presents problems not encountered with other populations; thus, applying the group method requires special considerations. The particular focus of this article is on the relevance of therapeutic factors in group work with offenders, group process as it applies to work with offenders, and work with difficult clients.
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TL;DR: The project effectively used a multi-faceted approach involving a person - environment-occupation focus on the worker, their work, and workplace, and may offer more promise than those interventions which have a primary focused on the individual worker.
Abstract: Objectives to understand experiences and perspectives of job retention project users in relation to challenges faced and support received, to develop explanatory insight into effective interventions. Participants 14 employed users of a United Kingdom job retention project, with a range of mental health problems. Methods Semi structured individual interviews which were collaboratively designed with service users. Data analysis involved deductive and inductive thematic analysis, constant comparative analysis, and service user collaboration. Results Participants feelings of guilt and self blame were a major obstacle to job retention. The project helped them address these by supporting a reappraisal of their situation. This assisted identification of job accommodations and adjustments and confidence in self advocacy. Thus an important basis for improved dialogue with their employer was established. A peer support group provided an important adjunct to individual project worker interventions. 10 participants retained employment, three of those who did not were helped to retain work aspirations. Conclusions The project effectively used a multi faceted approach involving a person environment occupation focus on the worker, their work, and workplace. Such complex interventions may offer more promise than those interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy which have a primary focus on the individual worker.
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TL;DR: The findings support the utility of a reinforcement or learning approach to the understanding and practice of group therapy and the potency of the therapist in shaping and modifying group dynamic behaviors.
Abstract: Two matched therapy groups were studied for nine months in terms of process and outcome. In the "experimental" group, the therapist was trained to use techniques of social reinforcement to facilitate the development of intermember cohesiveness—also termed intimacy, solidarity, or affection. In the comparison group, the therapist, who was matched by personality with the "experimental" therapist, used a more conventional, intuitive, groupcentered approach in dealing with the group. Results indicate that the patients in the "experimental" group showed significantly more cohesiveness, greater personality change in predicted directions, and earlier symptomatic improvement than those in the "comparison" group. The potency of the therapist in shaping and modifying group dynamic behaviors is established by the data for both groups. The findings support the utility of a reinforcement or learning approach to the understanding and practice of group therapy.
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