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Termination in inpatient groups

V Brabender1, A Fallon

  • 1Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, Widener University, Chester, PA, USA.

International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1996
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This study offers therapists a three-factor framework to manage patient termination in inpatient groups. Understanding context, countertransference, and patient needs enhances the therapeutic value of ending treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Group Therapy

Background:

  • Patient termination is a critical phase in inpatient group therapy.
  • Effective management of termination impacts therapeutic outcomes.
  • Existing frameworks may not fully address the complexities of inpatient group termination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a three-factor framework for understanding and responding to patient termination in inpatient groups.
  • To equip therapists with strategies to mitigate negative termination reactions.
  • To enhance the therapeutic value of the termination process for patients.

Main Methods:

  • The article proposes a conceptual framework based on three key factors.
  • It analyzes the influence of the broader system context on termination.

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  • It examines therapist countertransference reactions and common inpatient needs during termination.

    • Main Results:

    • The framework identifies context, therapist countertransference, and patient needs as crucial factors.
    • Common countertransference reactions include disappointment, abandonment anxiety, and powerlessness.
    • Specific techniques are suggested to address each factor and improve the termination experience.

    Conclusions:

    • A structured approach to termination can improve therapeutic outcomes in inpatient groups.
    • Addressing systemic context, therapist reactions, and patient needs is vital.
    • Therapists can utilize this framework to facilitate a more constructive termination process.