Discussion Post: Therapeutic Factors of Group Work
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Have you ever wondered what makes group therapeutic? Yalom and Leszcz (2005) discussed 11 therapeutic factors that he believes are the actual change agents for group psychotherapy. As a group worker I would say that one of the most fascinating aspects is when I am able to identify these factors occurring in the group as I am leading it!
In this readings you are introduced to Yalom's therapeutic factors. Below is a video reviewing these therapeutic factors.
Group Dynamics and Process: Therapeutic Factors
After you review the readings and video about therapeutic factors answer the following questions.
a) Suppose you were a leader of a group, identify process information that would indicate that one or more of these therapeutic factors was/were developing.
b) What can a group leader do to encourage the development of therapeutic factors?
Yalom, I. D. &Leszcz, M. (2005).The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). Basic Books.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.