Group Therapy

Question 1

What is Universality?

Irvin Yalom

Answer 1

Helps people see that what they are going through is universal and they are not alone

Question 2

What is Catharsis or Abreaction

Irvin Yalom

Answer 2

Venting feelings to group members to help relieve pain, guilt and stress

Question 3

What is the Boston Model - Steps for Group Process?

Hint:

P.P.I.D.S.

Answer 3

• Pre affiliation*: Ambivalence, testing, seeking approval
• Leader MUST establish Authority and Discuss Guidelines
• Power and Control* - Struggle over control of the group, conflict occurs among subgroups
• Intimacy* Conflicts diminish, sense of we-ness increases, norms and roles become clear, COHESION
• Differentiation: Freedom of personal expression, improved group skills in analyzing and working through problems
• Separation: Group achieves termination