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Limiting time-unlimited group psychotherapy

A S Joyce1, S C Duncan, A Duncan

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Ending long-term psychodynamic therapy groups involved a significant transition. Therapists utilized supervision to manage the intense group process and countertransference during this change.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Group Dynamics

Background:

  • Study examines the termination process of three long-term, open-ended psychodynamic therapy groups.
  • The groups transitioned from an open-ended format to a time-limited structure.

Observation:

  • The announcement of the format change initiated a complex process impacting group members.
  • The group-as-a-whole experienced significant emotional responses to the impending termination.
  • Therapists encountered intense countertransference demands during the transition period.

Findings:

  • The transition to a time-limited format profoundly affected group members and the overall group dynamic.
  • Therapist supervision was crucial for navigating the emotional intensity and countertransference issues.
  • Effective management of the termination process is vital for successful group closure.

Implications:

  • Findings offer insights for psychodynamic groups facing similar transitions due to economic or structural changes.
  • Understanding the impact of termination on group members can inform clinical practice.
  • Supervision serves as a critical support for therapists managing challenging group dynamics during change.

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