A triage model of psychotherapeutic group intervention

The cofacilitator of a veteran's therapy group conducted by a Veterans Administration (VA) clinical nurse specialist uses his participant-observer role to analyze the theoretical constructs used in the group. A unique group psychotherapy model blending nursing triage techniques with "hot seat" client focus and interpersonal theory is presented and compared with similar models. Clinical issues arising from its use among combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder at a New Hampshire VA Medical Center are also discussed.