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Change during and after long-term analytic group psychotherapy
Steinar Lorentzen1, Kjell Petter Bøgwald, Per Høglend
1University of Oslo, Norway. steinar.lorentzen@psykiatri.uio.no
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|June 27, 2002
Summary
Long-term analytic group psychotherapy significantly improved patient symptoms and interpersonal problems. These positive outcomes persisted and even increased one year after treatment termination, indicating lasting therapeutic benefits.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Empirical research on long-term analytic group psychotherapy is scarce.
- Understanding the long-term efficacy of this therapeutic approach is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of analytic group psychotherapy.
- To assess patient outcomes from pre-treatment through post-treatment and a one-year follow-up.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-nine patients undergoing long-term analytic group psychotherapy were assessed.
- Symptom Checklist-90 (Revised) and Inventory of Interpersonal Problems were primary outcome measures.
- Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) was independently scored by two evaluators.
Main Results:
- Patients showed significant improvement on all measures during treatment (average 32.5 months).
- Improvements continued up to 30 months and were sustained during the follow-up period.
- Sixty to 86% of patients achieved recovery or significant change at follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Long-term analytic group psychotherapy demonstrates sustained efficacy.
- The therapeutic gains achieved are maintained and further enhanced post-treatment.
- This modality offers a viable option for long-term psychological recovery.