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Group Psychotherapy in Norway.
Steinar Lorentzen1, Theresa Wilberg2, Egil W Martinsen3
1Professor emeritus and a psychiatrist at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|September 25, 2015
Summary
This paper overviews group psychotherapy in Norway, detailing its history, training, financing, and integration of practice and research within the public mental health system.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- Group psychotherapy is a recognized modality in mental healthcare.
- Understanding its implementation in specific national contexts is crucial for service development.
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