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Pretherapy preparation for group members.

W E Piper, E L Perrault

    International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Research on pretherapy training for group psychotherapy reveals limited empirical support despite clinical endorsement. Methodological flaws in studies suggest potential benefits require further investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy Research

    Background:

    • Pretherapy training is widely endorsed in clinical practice for group psychotherapy.
    • However, empirical evidence supporting its benefits has been historically limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct a comprehensive survey of research literature on pretherapy training for group psychotherapy.
    • To evaluate the methodological quality and empirical support for pretherapy training.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of twenty studies published between 1962 and 1987.
    • Analysis of methodological and design inadequacies within the identified research.

    Main Results:

    • Identified studies suffered from significant methodological and design limitations.

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  • Evidence for process and outcome benefits of pretherapy training was suggestive rather than conclusive.
  • Some immediate effects, such as improved attendance, showed preliminary support.

    • Conclusions:

    • The research evidence for pretherapy training in group psychotherapy is not robust.
    • Despite disappointing findings, the potential value of pretherapy training remains a promising area for future research.