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Group therapy with the terminally ill

I D Yalom, C Greaves

The American Journal of Psychiatry

|April 1, 1977

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Group therapy offers vital support for patients with metastatic carcinoma. Peer support and shared experiences help patients overcome self-absorption and find value in their lives.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Psychology
Social Work

Background:

Metastatic carcinoma presents significant psychological challenges for patients.
Terminally ill patients often experience profound self-absorption and isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a four-year experience with a therapy group for patients with metastatic carcinoma.
To explore the benefits of mutual support and shared experiences in this patient population.

Main Methods:

Facilitation of a long-term therapy group for patients with metastatic carcinoma.
Observation and analysis of patient interactions and reported experiences within the group.

Main Results:

Patients benefited from mutual support, reducing self-absorption.

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Patients found value in sharing their experiences and teaching others.

The "presence" of the group provided crucial support and a safe space for expressing fears.

Conclusions:

Group therapy is a valuable treatment modality for terminally ill cancer patients.
Insights gained from such groups can inform the everyday therapy of living patients.
Mutual support and open expression are key components of effective group therapy for advanced cancer.