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Bonding in group: the therapist's contribution.

Richard M Billow1

  • 1Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, USA.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|March 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Bonding is a fundamental interpersonal connection, using communication to build relationships. It’s essential for therapeutic work, group cohesion, and establishing alliances.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Group Dynamics

Background:

  • Bonding is defined as an ongoing aspect of intersubjective experience and a mental relationship with oneself and others.
  • It functions as a behavioral mode, employing verbal and nonverbal communication to foster a sense of connection.
  • Bonding serves as a foundational cognitive-affective state, preceding complex identification processes.

Observation:

  • The concept of bonding is linked to Wilfred Bion's theories, evolving from his early ideas on basic assumptions to his later work on social communication.
  • Bonding is observed as a therapeutic posture or technique crucial for establishing group cohesion.
  • It plays a role in positive transference and the formation of therapeutic and group alliances.

Findings:

  • Negotiating bonding needs and anxieties between therapists and group members is critical.
  • Successful therapeutic work relies on the establishment and maintenance of bonding.
  • Case examples demonstrate the practical application and challenges of bonding in therapeutic settings.

Implications:

  • Understanding bonding is key to improving therapeutic outcomes and group dynamics.
  • Therapists can utilize bonding principles to enhance patient connection and treatment efficacy.
  • Further research into the nuances of bonding can refine psychoanalytic and group therapy approaches.

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