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Pretraining for Group Psychotherapy: A Cognitive-Experiential Approach

Pretraining for Group Psychotherapy: A Cognitive-Experiential Approach Abstract • Pretherapy training for group psychotherapy is conceptualized in terms of learned conditions of preparedness (objectives) and in terms of methods of preparation (procedures). Controlled studies of pretraining for group psychotherapy were reviewed in reference to these two dimensions and their effects. A controlled study of pretraining involving five outpatient therapy groups that used a new cognitive-experiential approach to pretraining was performed. Pretrained groups had significantly higher patient attendance and significantly fewer dropouts than nonpretrained groups. References 1. Gauron EF, Rawlings EI: A procedure for orienting new members to group psychotherapy . Small Group Behav 6:293-307, 1975.Crossref 2. Yalom I, Houts P, Newell G, et al: Preparation of patients for group therapy: A controlled study . Arch Gen Psychiatry 17:416-427, 1967.Crossref 3. Jacobs MK, Trick OL, Withersty D: Pretraining psychiatric inpatients for participation in group psychotherapy . Psychother Theory Res Prac 13:361-367, 1976.Crossref 4. Heitler JB: Preparatory techniques in initiating expressive psychotherapy with lower-class, unsophisticated patients . Psychol Bull 83:339-352, 1976.Crossref 5. Truax C, Wargo D: Effects of vicarious therapy pretraining and alternate sessions on outcome of group psychotherapy with outpatients . J Consult Clin Psychol 33:509-521, 1969.Crossref 6. Strupp H, Bloxom A: Preparing lower-class patients for group psychotherapy: Development and evaluation of a role-induction film . J Consult Clin Psychol 41:373-384, 1973.Crossref 7. Wogan M, Getter H, Amdur MJ, et al: Influencing interaction and outcomes in group psychotherapy . Small Group Behav 8:25-46, 1977.Crossref 8. Rotter JB: Social Learning and Clinical Psychology . Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall Inc, 1954. 9. Orne M, Wender P: Anticipatory socialization for psychotherapy: Method and rationale . Am J Psychiatry 124:88-98, 1968. 10. Hoehn-Saric R, Frank J, Imber S, et al: Systematic preparation of patients for psychotherapy: I. Effects on therapy behavior and outcome . J Psychiatr Res 2:267-281, 1964.Crossref 11. Sloane R, Cristol A, Pepernick M, et al: Role preparation and expectancy of improvement in psychotherapy . J Nerv Ment Dis 150:18-26, 1970.Crossref 12. Bednar RL, Lawlis GF: Empirical research in group psychotherapy , in Bergin AE, Garfield SL (eds): Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change . New York, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1971, pp 812-838. 13. Berne E: Group attendance: Clinical and theoretical considerations . Int J Group Psychother 5:392-403, 1955. 14. Sethna ER, Harrington JA: A study of patients who lapsed from group psychotherapy . Br J Psychiatry 119:59-69, 1971.Crossref 15. Scher M, Johnson MH: Attendance fluctuations in an aftercare group . Int J Group Psychother 14:223-224, 1964. 16. Nash EH, Frank JD, Gliedman LH, et al: Some factors related to patients remaining in group psychotherapy . Int J Group Psychother 7:264-274, 1957. 17. Baekeland F, Lundwall L: Dropping out of treatment: A critical review . Psychol Bull 82:738-783, 1975.Crossref 18. Piper WE, Debbane EG, Garant J: An outcome study of group therapy . Arch Gen Psychiatry 34:1027-1032, 1977.Crossref 19. Ferguson GA: Statistical Analysis in Psychology & Education . New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co Inc, 1976. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of General Psychiatry American Medical Association

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0003-990X
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10.1001/archpsyc.1979.01780110104013
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Abstract

Abstract • Pretherapy training for group psychotherapy is conceptualized in terms of learned conditions of preparedness (objectives) and in terms of methods of preparation (procedures). Controlled studies of pretraining for group psychotherapy were reviewed in reference to these two dimensions and their effects. A controlled study of pretraining involving five outpatient therapy groups that used a new cognitive-experiential approach to pretraining was performed. Pretrained groups had significantly higher patient attendance and significantly fewer dropouts than nonpretrained groups. References 1. Gauron EF, Rawlings EI: A procedure for orienting new members to group psychotherapy . Small Group Behav 6:293-307, 1975.Crossref 2. Yalom I, Houts P, Newell G, et al: Preparation of patients for group therapy: A controlled study . Arch Gen Psychiatry 17:416-427, 1967.Crossref 3. Jacobs MK, Trick OL, Withersty D: Pretraining psychiatric inpatients for participation in group psychotherapy . Psychother Theory Res Prac 13:361-367, 1976.Crossref 4. Heitler JB: Preparatory techniques in initiating expressive psychotherapy with lower-class, unsophisticated patients . Psychol Bull 83:339-352, 1976.Crossref 5. Truax C, Wargo D: Effects of vicarious therapy pretraining and alternate sessions on outcome of group psychotherapy with outpatients . J Consult Clin Psychol 33:509-521, 1969.Crossref 6. Strupp H, Bloxom A: Preparing lower-class patients for group psychotherapy: Development and evaluation of a role-induction film . J Consult Clin Psychol 41:373-384, 1973.Crossref 7. Wogan M, Getter H, Amdur MJ, et al: Influencing interaction and outcomes in group psychotherapy . Small Group Behav 8:25-46, 1977.Crossref 8. Rotter JB: Social Learning and Clinical Psychology . Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall Inc, 1954. 9. Orne M, Wender P: Anticipatory socialization for psychotherapy: Method and rationale . Am J Psychiatry 124:88-98, 1968. 10. Hoehn-Saric R, Frank J, Imber S, et al: Systematic preparation of patients for psychotherapy: I. Effects on therapy behavior and outcome . J Psychiatr Res 2:267-281, 1964.Crossref 11. Sloane R, Cristol A, Pepernick M, et al: Role preparation and expectancy of improvement in psychotherapy . J Nerv Ment Dis 150:18-26, 1970.Crossref 12. Bednar RL, Lawlis GF: Empirical research in group psychotherapy , in Bergin AE, Garfield SL (eds): Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change . New York, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1971, pp 812-838. 13. Berne E: Group attendance: Clinical and theoretical considerations . Int J Group Psychother 5:392-403, 1955. 14. Sethna ER, Harrington JA: A study of patients who lapsed from group psychotherapy . Br J Psychiatry 119:59-69, 1971.Crossref 15. Scher M, Johnson MH: Attendance fluctuations in an aftercare group . Int J Group Psychother 14:223-224, 1964. 16. Nash EH, Frank JD, Gliedman LH, et al: Some factors related to patients remaining in group psychotherapy . Int J Group Psychother 7:264-274, 1957. 17. Baekeland F, Lundwall L: Dropping out of treatment: A critical review . Psychol Bull 82:738-783, 1975.Crossref 18. Piper WE, Debbane EG, Garant J: An outcome study of group therapy . Arch Gen Psychiatry 34:1027-1032, 1977.Crossref 19. Ferguson GA: Statistical Analysis in Psychology & Education . New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co Inc, 1976.

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Archives of General PsychiatryAmerican Medical Association

Published: Oct 1, 1979

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