Teaching Group Process to Mentally III Adult Clients: Effect on Client Ratings of Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-Being

Department

Psychological Sciences

Document Type

Article

Publication Source

Journal for Specialists in Group Work

Publication Date

2001-01-01

Volume

26

Issue

1

First Page

48

Last Page

65

Abstract

Mentally ill clients spend a considerable amount of time in groups Understanding the dynamics of group process could provide clients with a greater sense of mastery over their own recovery. This study compared the development of self-esteem and psychological well-being in clients who participated in an experimental course on group process with those who did not participate in such a group. Results suggest that clients who were taught group process showed greater increases along these variables than did those who did not participate in the course. Implications for the importance of helping clients understand the process of group therapy are discussed. © 2001, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

DOI

10.1080/01933920108413777

https://doi.org/10.1080/01933920108413777

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