65th Annual Conference

Saturday, February 23

Early Bird Open Sessions

7:15-8:15 A.M.

Session 218

How to Get the Most out of Group Psychotherapy: An Owner's Manual

Chair:

David Hescheles, Psy.D., CGP, FAGPA,

Presenter: 

John C. Rhead, Ph.D., CGP, Private Practice, Columbia, Maryland

A 31-item document with the same title as this course will be presented and discussed in terms of its derivation, utility, and contraindications. Items refer to psychodynamic, behavioral, interpersonal, existential and spiritual factors.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Analyze group process in terms of facilitative factors.
2. Prepare new group members for maximum benefit.
3. Specify attitudes and behaviors in group members which will facilitate their productive participation.
 

Course References:

1. Bader, B. R., Bader, L. J., Budman, S. H., & Clifford, M. (1981). Pre-group preparation model for long-term group psychotherapy in a private practice setting. Group, 5, 43-50.
2. Budman, S. H., Clifford, M., Bader, L., & Bader, B. (1981). Experiential pre-group preparation and screening. Group, 5, 19-26.
3. Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (Rev. ed.). New York: Basic Books.
4. Yalom, I. D., Houts, P. S., Newell, G., & Rand, K. H. (1967). Preparation of patients for group therapy. A controlled study. Arch. Gen. Psychiatry, 17, 416-427.