Influential historical events in developing group psychotherapy: correct answers Historically, group therapy was used as a supplementary technique. The earliest work using groups was with tubercular patients in 1905 in order to relieve depression. Moreno introduced psychodrama and used the term gro...
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Influential historical events in developing group psychotherapy: correct answers Historically,
group therapy was used as a supplementary technique. The earliest work using groups was with
tubercular patients in 1905 in order to relieve depression. Moreno introduced psychodrama and
used the term group therapy.
After WWII, groups began to expand due to the increased demand for counseling.
Gestalt therapy : correct answers Fritz Perls is the leader of Gestalt movement. In group therapy,
focus is made on one member alone at any given time. This is called the hot seat approach.
Patients are asked to experience their feelings and behaviors. The top-dog refers to superego and
the under-dog refers to id.
Behavior Therapy Groups: correct answers - It is possible to teach patients relaxation techniques
and establish common anxiety hierarchies simultaneously with several individuals. Behavioral
and cognitive-behavioral groups are usually time-limited (e.g. twelve sessions).
- Patients must have similar problems.
- These groups effectively help treatment of depression, social skill deficits, pain management,
agoraphobia, etc.
-Assertive training groups are popular. New assertive skills are demonstrated and practiced.
Conjoint Family Therapy: correct answers In this type of therapy, the entire family is seen at the
same time by one therapist. The role of the therapist can be very passive to very active. Satir
viewed the therapist as a teacher and a communicator.
Collaborative Family Therapy: correct answers In this type of therapy, a different therapist is
used for each family member. The therapists then discuss their patients and the family as a
whole.
Couples Therapy : correct answers This type of therapy is not limited to married couples but can
also be provided to unmarried couples, same-sex couples and others. It is a form of family
therapy. There has been a remarkable growth in couples therapy since 1960's with pragmatic
results.
The most popular forms of couples therapy are correct answers Behavioral Marital therapy,
Cognitive Couple Therapy, Humanistic Couple Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Insight Oriented
Therapy.
Contingency Contracting correct answers Spouses are trained to modify their own behaviors in
order to effect a specific desired change in their mates' behaviors.
Supportive Understanding Techniques correct answers These are aimed to increase positive
behaviors shown by partners and positive feelings.
, Problem Solving Techniques correct answers These involve training couples in positive
communication skills. Undoubtedly many special issues can arise whenever family or couple
therapy is undertaken.
Curative factors : correct answers Yalom has specified a set of curative factors such as:
- Imparting information. Group members can receive advice from other group members.
- Instilling hope. Seeing others succeed brings hope for others.
- Universality. Knowing one is not alone with specific problems is rewarding.
- Altruism. When members help each other, they develop feelings of self-value and competence.
- Interpersonal learning. Social skills, sensitivity, etc. are learned while interacting with others.
- Imitative behavior- Modeling through observation of successful behavior is possible.
- Corrective recapitulation of the primary family. Groups can help members resolve problems
related to family members.
- Catharsis. Learning how to express feelings about others.
- Group cohesiveness. Members become tightly knit.
Imparting information: correct answers group members can receive advice from other group
members
universality correct answers Knowing one is not alone with specific problems is rewarding
altruism correct answers When members help each other, they develop feelings of self-value and
competence.
interpersonal learning correct answers Social skills, sensitivity, etc. are learned while interacting
with others.
Imitative behavior correct answers Modeling through observation of successful behavior is
possible.
Corrective recapitulation in the primary family: correct answers Groups can help members
resolve problems related to family members.
Catharsis. correct answers Learning how to express feelings about others.
Group cohesiveness. correct answers Members become tightly knit
Family Therapy (origins): correct answers The origins of family therapy are traced to the 19th
century social work movement. In mid-20th century it became popular.
Pathology in the family correct answers Pathology is seen as failure in communication among
family members.
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