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Chapter 11: Psychotherapy Groups. Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark D. Stauffer. What Is Different About Psychotherapy Groups?. Diagnostic foundation Transference Focus on effecting change or growth. Group Therapy Models. Adlerian
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Chapter 11: Psychotherapy Groups Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark D. Stauffer
What Is Different About Psychotherapy Groups? • Diagnostic foundation • Transference • Focus on effecting change or growth
Group Therapy Models • Adlerian • Social interest • Problems occur within social context • Humanistic • Self-actualization • Cognitive–Behavioral • Learned stimulus–response patterns
ASGW Standards Applied to Psychotherapy Groups • Core competencies • e.g., application of principles and theories of normal and abnormal human development and functioning, application of principles through group-based intervention strategies • Knowledge competencies • e.g., theories of group work, different stages within groups, what is efficacious in group work • Skill competencies • e.g., assessment, intervention, attending behaviors
Leadership Variables • Personal characteristics of group leaders • Willingness to confront oneself • Authenticity • Self-care • Self-awareness • Interpersonal style • Faith and enthusiasm
Characteristics of a Therapeutic Environment • Safe environment • Established rules and norms • Atmosphere of respect • Effective use of confrontation
Technical Knowledge & Theory • Use of knowledge: not just what you know, but how you use the information • Application of theories • flexible and thoughtful approach • member selection • Interventions • Group stage-specific interventions
Facilitative Style • Technical expert style • Directive • Leader imparts knowledge, asks questions • Model-setting participant style • Participatory rather than directive • Leader as role-model • Facilitate insight and interpersonal learning
Managed Care • Impacts of managed care • Proliferation of group psychotherapy • Increasing focus on brief therapies • Increase in pharmacotherapy • Effects upon the counseling profession • Ethical considerations under managed care
The Future of Psychotherapy Groups • Computers and the internet • Role of information technology is controversial • Interactive computer programs • Education and training for counselors • Cyber-counseling • AKA, cybertherapy, etherapy, webcounseling, online therapy • Group bulletin boards, chat rooms, email