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Curative Factors of Group Therapy
Dr. Irvin Yalom sites 11 Curative Factors of Group Therapy:
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Instillation of
hope
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Universality (see that I’m not alone or have unique
problems)
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Imparting information
(educational)
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Altruism (unselfish
giving)
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Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group (can resolve issues of
family of origin in a healthier way); reenact, as not so sensitive to authority
issues, for example
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Development of socializing
techniques
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Imitative
behavior
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Interpersonal
learning
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Group cohesiveness
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Catharsis – expression of pent up
feelings
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Existential
factors
The
Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 4th Edition, Basic Books, 1995.
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