yalom - chapter 15 - specialized therapy groups Flashcards
what kind of group is considered the most fundamental and the one upon which all other groups are based
interpersonal outpatient group therapy
what are the 4 steps to making a specialized clinical group
1- assess the clinical situation. 2- formulate clinical goals. 3- change techniques to fit the new group with the new goals. 4- evaluate how well this work for the group at hand.
what are intrinsic factors
things built into the clinical situation (location, policies, etc.). things the therapist cannot change
what are extrinsic factors
things the therapist can change
what should the goals be
relief of symptoms and change character structure
what are 2 features fo the goals
they need to be appropriate to the group and acheiveable within the time frame.
what is disciplined experimentation
it is the art of changing the goals and the techniques in a mindful way to benefit the client.
what do we focus on acute inpatient group therapy
setting is really hard for group to work so it requires alot of change to techniques.
what is the big difference for group for inpatient vs. outpaitent
inpatient is contained in a closed off world. so what happens in group can spread to the entire ward.
why is group so hard for inpatient situations x5
rapid client turn over, different psychopathologies, time limitations, group boundaries, and group leader challenges
what are the 6 goals of inpatient group
1- engage clients into the process. 2- show that talking therapy helps. 3- assist in identification of an issue. 4- decrease isolation 5- give opportunities for clients to help each other 6- reduce tensions and hospital related anxiety
due to inpatient groups being so unstable and always changing, what 2 things are required for each session to be effective
efficiency and activity
what is the major goal of inpatient group therapy
have the client engage in therapeutic processes to be continued after discharge.
what are things that need to be well managed in terms of working with clients that are in acute inpatient group
being efficient and active in session as there may be only one session you have per client.
what is direct support x5
using engagement, empathy, listening, understanding, acceptance (this can be vebal or nonverbal)
what is indirect support
support of the client by having a cohesive group.
what should we support immediately
positive acts of adaptation from the clients
whom is normally in the best possible situation to accept criticism
the therapist.
what are 2 things that are detrimental in inpatient group over outpatient group
intensification of affection or hostility
wht is mirrorign
seeing the aspect of yourself in another (especially negative aspects) and disliking that person for that aspect.
how do you overcome mirroring x2
1- have clients deflect the conflict by discussing the ways in which they resemble one another. 2- role switching (demonstrate the other person’s POV)
what makes inpatient group so ineffective
lack of here and now.
what is the worst thing the group can provide another member in the group
by providing advice (then and there focus - here and now focus is as effective inpatient and it is outpatient
what 3 things are the here and now synonymous
conflict, confrontation and critical feedback.
why is conflict important in these situations
it shows interpersonal skills
what ist he key role of hte the therapist in the inpatient setting
creating group cohesion by providing active structure for the group