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The couple and the psychotherapeutic group
R A Kretsch1, M Benyakar, M Gurevitch
1Department of Psychotherapy, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel.
The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Couples in the same psychotherapy group may experience blocked therapeutic progress due to rigid defenses. An alternative model suggests treating spouses in simultaneous sub-groups to avoid this, enhancing therapeutic potential.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
Background:
- Simultaneous participation of spouses in psychotherapeutic groups can threaten individual and couple functioning.
- This threat can lead to rigid defenses and block the therapeutic process.