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Developing object constancy in group psychotherapy

W K Hahn1

  • 1Student Health Service, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|April 1, 1993
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This study introduces a group psychotherapy method to build object constancy. Therapists manage boundaries and encourage self-reflection, helping individuals develop a stable self-concept and healthier relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Object constancy is crucial for stable self-identity and interpersonal relationships.
  • Group psychotherapy offers a unique setting for developing these capacities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a therapeutic approach for fostering object constancy in group psychotherapy.
  • To outline therapist interventions that facilitate the development of a stable sense of self and others.

Main Methods:

  • Managing group boundaries to create a secure therapeutic frame.
  • Instilling an analytic attitude of self-reflective curiosity among group members.
  • Fostering shared group experiences to enhance cohesion and mutual understanding.

Main Results:

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  • The therapeutic environment supports the development of a constant sense of self.
  • Individuals learn to relate to others as separate and distinct persons.
  • Improved object constancy leads to more stable interpersonal relationships.

Conclusions:

  • The described group psychotherapy approach effectively promotes object constancy.
  • Therapist-guided boundary management and self-reflection are key components.
  • This method enhances individuals' capacity for stable self-regard and differentiated relating.