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Group Psychotherapy as a Specialty: An Inconvenient Truth.
Martyn Whittingham1, Noelle L Lefforge1, Cheri Marmarosh1
1Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. (Whittingham); Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver, Denver (Lefforge); Professional Psychology Program, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (Marmarosh).
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|June 15, 2021
Summary
Group psychology and group psychotherapy (GPGP) is now a recognized specialty. Adopting GPGP training standards is crucial for patient safety and expanding access to effective group therapy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Group psychology and group psychotherapy (GPGP) are effective practices meeting a significant need.
- The American Psychological Association recognized GPGP as a specialty in 2018, establishing training standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the recognition of GPGP as a specialty.
- To detail the criteria for GPGP practice and training.
- To highlight the implications of GPGP specialty recognition.
Main Methods:
- Review of the criteria for specialty recognition.
- Analysis of the implications for training programs and practice settings.
Main Results:
- Lack of standardized training for group psychotherapy practitioners poses risks to patients.
- Adoption of specialty standards is essential for quality and availability.
- Understanding specialty criteria informs alignment of training programs.
Conclusions:
- High-quality group psychotherapy offers far-reaching benefits.
- Inadequate practice in group psychotherapy carries significant risks.
- Establishing GPGP as a specialty is vital for improving patient care and training.
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