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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Coché, Erich
• Dies, Robert R.
• Goettelmann, Katherine

Titel

Process Variables Mediating Change in Intensive Group Therapy Training

Ist Teil von

• International journal of group psychotherapy, 1991-07, Vol.41 (3), p.379-397

Ort / Verlag

New York, NY: Taylor & Francis

Erscheinungsjahr

1991

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This investigation is based on over 400 American Group Psychotherapy Association members involved in 41 intensive, two-day training experiences for mental health professionals. The participants completed a questionnaire immediately after their group sessions to evaluate the process and leadership variables that contributed to a constructive learning experience. A similar questionnaire was mailed to participants three to four months later to explore the impact of training on group interventions within their clinical practices. One third of the trainees responded to the follow-up survey. Overall, the findings suggest that successful outcomes are related to a range of group processes, such as self-disclosure, feedback, and interpersonal support, as well as personal qualities and technical expertise modeled by the leaders of the training groups. Both the immediate and delayed assessments demonstrate that the groups were regarded as highly valuable learning opportunities.