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Multiple versus individual therapy: are two better than one?

S G Kosch, C A Reiner

American Journal of Psychotherapy

|October 1, 1983

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Therapists prefer multiple therapy sessions over individual ones, noting no process differences but reporting lower facilitative conditions in group settings. This impacts how therapists perceive and conduct therapy.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychotherapy Research

Background:

Therapy format (individual vs. group) can influence therapeutic dynamics.
Understanding therapist perceptions is crucial for optimizing treatment delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare therapist attitudes and the therapeutic process between individual and cotherapy sessions.
To identify potential differences in therapist perceptions and facilitative conditions.

Main Methods:

Utilized questionnaires and tape recordings for data collection.
Assessed therapist attitudes and therapy process variables.
Employed Carkhuff scales to measure facilitative conditions.

Main Results:

Therapists reported more positive attitudes towards multiple therapy.

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No significant differences were observed in the counseling process between individual and cotherapy.

Therapists offered lower levels of facilitative conditions in multiple therapy compared to individual therapy.

Conclusions:

Therapist preference for multiple therapy does not necessarily translate to improved therapeutic process or higher facilitative conditions.
Further research is needed to understand the implications of these findings for therapist training and client outcomes.