Indeed, older people respond when respected. Adlerian Group Therapy: The approach of Adlerian is to institute the "4 R's" (respect, responsibility, responsiveness and resourcefulness); and in the process, group members' introductions do not say "Hi, I'm John and I'm an alcoholic" because that forces people "to identify themselves with the lowest point in their lives" (Prinz, 1994, 351)
Adlerian Group Therapy Adlerian group counseling "lends itself to brief interventions and short-term formats," according to author Gerald Corey. What the author means by that is, using Adlerian strategies (explaining to the client that there are time limitations) can help "motivate both client and therapist to stay focused on desired outcomes" and to be super efficient in dealing with the present and the future but not the past (Corey, 2008, p
Client-Centered Counseling / Therapy Mary Law, associate professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University in Canada, gets right to the point about client-centered therapy in her book Client Centered Occupational Therapy. A characteristic of the client-centered strategy -- setting it apart from other approaches -- is "…based on an invitation from the client to the therapist to participate in a relationship" (Law, 1998, p
Professors Linda and Mark Sobell have written a book on group therapy for substance abusers, and among their featured strategies is "motivational interviewing," which is a "non-confrontational, non-judgmental" approach that embraces client-centered therapy. Linda Sobell explains that motivational interviewing has been found to receive "less resistance" and "increased compliance" -- as well as lower "dropout rates, better attendance during treatment, and better overall treatment outcomes" -- from clients (Sobell, 2011, p
Advantages of Group Therapy Arnold Washton is 100% sold on group therapy as an appropriate setting for treating addiction. The successful facilitator's work is "neither cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, 12-step nor client-centered," he asserts; but rather, successful group therapy is all of the above (Washton, 2001, p
Dr. Jeffrey Zeig believes that by employing client-centered therapy in a group setting the therapist is a "facilitator of change, of growth, of learning, of self-empowerment for the other" (Zeig, 1987, p
It was seen in a review that parenting programs improve the emotional and behavioral adjustment of children less than 3 years of age, but that there is less evidence from controlled trials to evaluate as to whether the short-term benefit is maintained over a period of time. (Barlow; Parsons; Stewart-Brown, 2005) The definitions of disturbances are also tenuous and terms for mental disorders may have somewhat different definitions for lay individuals and professionals
Yet in spite of many studies, the benefits of interventions in this disease through psychiatric means remain uncertain. (Soo; Moayyedi; Deeks; Delaney; Lewis; Forman, 2005) Strength-based vs
It was seen that a brief educational intervention can greatly enhance resident's knowledge, attitude, and counseling skills for the purpose of smoking cessation. (Steinemann; Roytman; Chang; Holzman; et, al
Structural Considerations of the Group In addition to the identification of the group's objectives and goals, the structural considerations of its format is crucial when starting a support group for women who have been incarcerated. Making decisions regarding the format and structure is important just like with groups with women who have never been incarcerated (Bible, 2011)
However, the support group should be open and promote insightful discussions that offer valuable information on the various issues and struggles they face. The support group for women who have been incarcerated should promote healing by taking initiatives and through developing relationships by learning from each other and creating connections (Blanch, Filson, Penney & Cave, 2012)
Some of the most important therapeutic factors for such as group include empathy and caring, hope, cognitive restructuring, and intimacy. These factors are achieved through enhanced stabilization or safety and integration through sharing personal experiences (Bradley & Follingstad, 2003, p
Moreover, support groups provide a safe environment for individuals or members to share their own thoughts, concerns, struggles, and experiences. Starting a Support Group for Incarcerated Women The dramatic increase in female incarceration rates in the past 30 years has contributed to the need for effective correctional strategies that are not only gender-specific but also community based (Conly, 1998)
Some of these issues include establishing guidelines for orientation and dealing with multicultural considerations when preparing group members. These pre-group issues are addressed through the use of pre-group issues that also address practical issues to consider in the group's formation (Corey, 2016)
Rather than focusing on outside influences, individuals learn the problem and understand they have the resources within the problem to resolve them. Experiments also help members explore their perceptions of reality, which increases awareness (Corey, 2013)
She asserts that even though she is interested in group activities, she does not want to talk just so that other may hear her voice. Introversion in group counseling sessions Introverts are often preoccupied with their own feelings and thoughts, and they tend to talk less and minimize contact with other people (Weimels, 2014)