Group therapy

Definition

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a small, carefully selected group of individuals meets regularly with a therapist.

Purpose

The purpose of group therapy is to assist each individual in emotional growth and personal problem solving.

Description

Group therapy encompasses many different kinds of groups with varying theoretical orientations that exist for varying purposes. All therapy groups exist to help individuals grow emotionally and solve personal problems. All utilize the power of the group, as well as the therapist who leads it, in this process.

Unlike the simple two-person relationship between patient and therapist in individual therapy, group therapy offers multiple relationships to assist the individual in growth and problem solving. The noted psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom in his book The Theory and Practice of Group Therapy identified 11 "curative factors" that are the "primary agents of change" in group therapy.

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t-traumatic Stress Disorder

Contents of this leaflet Contents of this leaflet

 

 How does PTSD start?

•  When does PTSD start?

•  What does it feel like to have PTSD?

•  Why does PTSD happen?

•  How can I tell if I have PTSD?

•  Children and PTSD

•  How to help yourself

•  What help is available

About this leaflet About this leaflet

This leaflet is for anyone who has been through a harrowing experience, who has been exposed to abuse or torture, or who knows someone to whom this has happened. This leaflet is for anyone who has been through a harrowing experience, who has been exposed to abuse or torture, or who knows someone to whom this has happened.

Introduction Introduction

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Integrative Psychotherapy Articles

Attachment, Relational-Needs, and Psychotherapeutic Presence

Richard G. Erskine, Ph.D.

Keynote address: International Integrative Psychotherapy Association Conference in Vichy, France, April 21, 2011

Abstract

Humans require the contactful presence of another person who is attuned and responsive to relational-needs. Insecure attachment patterns are the result of repeated disruptions in significant relationships. This article describes eight relational-needs that, when repeatedly unsatisfied, lead to insecure attachment patterns based on the fears of loss of relationship, vulnerability, violation, and invasion. The healing of insecure attachment patterns occurs through a contactful psychotherapeutic presence that occurs when the attitude, behavior and communication of the psychotherapist consistently respects and enhances the client's integrity while responding to relational-needs.

 Copyright:  Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy and Richard G. Erskine, PhD, 2011

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Integrative Psychotherapy Articles

Schizoid Processes: Working with the Defenses of the Withdrawn Child Ego State

Ray Little

Abstract

    This article examines the defenses of the withdrawn Child ego state as described by both transactional analysis and British object relations theory. The process of withdrawal is considered, and the principles of therapy from a relational perspective are explored.

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Dream Dictionary: Freud and Jung

Dream Dictionary: Freud and Jung

Active imagination: Method of assimilation of unconscious contents through their experimentation as fantasies in the wakeful state. 

Amplification: Method of association in the interpretation of dreams based on comparative studies of mythology, religion, fairy tales, alchemy, astrology etc.

Anima: The archetype of feminity in man.

Animus: The archetype of masculinity in woman. 

Archetype: Primary structural elements of the human psychic. The archetype equals on the psychic plane the biologist's pattern of behavior.

Archetypal image: The shape or representation taken by the archetype in oneiric life or in cultural products, mythical and religious representations etc.

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Freud and Jung

Dream Interpretation at Freud and Jung

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Symbols in Dreams

This is a list of symbols that mostly occur in dreams. The approach is from the psychoanalytic view (Freudian as well as Jungian). More symbols will be added soon, so please keep in touch with our news by registering with our newsletter.

Also don't forget that the art of dream interpretation at Freud and Jung differ from the popular one. So the symbols should be interpreted differently too. You may need to learn more about both methods by following our email courses.

 

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