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A therapy group for mothers with dissociative disorders
1Carrier Foundation, Belle Mead, New Jersey, USA.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|July 1, 1995
Summary
This study details a therapy group for mothers with dissociative disorders, focusing on present parenting challenges to enhance skills and individual therapy. The group uses shared mothering experiences to foster growth and improve interpersonal functioning.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Social Work
Background:
- Mothers with dissociative disorders often struggle with present-day parenting.
- Childhood trauma survivors benefit from specialized therapeutic interventions.
- Existing therapies may not adequately address the unique needs of this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and structure of a therapy group for mothers with dissociative disorders.
- To utilize mothering as a therapeutic modality for improving parenting and interpersonal skills.
- To facilitate the advancement of individual therapy for group members.
Main Methods:
- Group therapy focused on current child-rearing dilemmas.
- Utilizing the shared experience of mothering as a therapeutic common bond.
- Incorporating discussions on cotherapy, group process, transference, and countertransference.
Main Results:
- The group fosters improved parenting and interpersonal skills.
- Shared mothering experiences enhance individual therapeutic progress.
- Addresses complex group dynamics including transference and countertransference.
Conclusions:
- A therapy group focusing on present parenting can be effective for mothers with dissociative disorders.
- Mothering serves as a powerful common bond for therapeutic growth.
- This model supports and advances individual therapy for participants.