Group Processes and Group Psychotherapy

Catalog description

Basic psychological processes of small groups are initially explored as a foundation to introduce the main theoretical approaches to group therapy. The course provides an in-depth examination of the steps usually conducted to determine the type of group to form and the selection process. The different stage of development of the therapeutic group follows together with the way the different curative factors of group therapy are activated and maintained during treatment. The role of the therapist is emphasized throughout each topic.