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Dealing with resistance in group therapy

B J Kemper

    Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
    |July 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Client resistance in group therapy can be demoralizing for nurse therapists. However, experienced therapists recognize resistance as a sign of progress toward crucial therapeutic issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy
    • Nursing

    Background:

    • Client resistance is a common challenge in psychotherapeutic settings.
    • Group therapy presents unique dynamics for managing client resistance.
    • Nurse therapists may find resistance demoralizing, impacting their therapeutic engagement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of predominant forms of client resistance in group therapy.
    • To offer frameworks for effective clinical management of resistance by nurse therapists.
    • To reframe therapist's perspective on resistance as a positive indicator of treatment progression.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on client resistance in psychotherapy.
    • Analysis of resistance patterns in group therapy dynamics.

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  • Synthesis of clinical management strategies for therapists.

    • Main Results:

    • Resistance, while challenging, indicates proximity to critical therapeutic issues.
    • Therapist experience is key to effectively managing and reducing the threat of resistance.
    • Predominant forms of resistance can be identified and addressed systematically.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding and managing client resistance is crucial for successful group therapy outcomes.
    • Nurse therapists can benefit from frameworks to effectively handle resistance.
    • Resistance should be viewed as a signal of therapeutic advancement rather than a setback.