Group psychotherapy at a psychiatric day-hospital
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2009000300012Keywords:
mental disorders, mental health services, group psychotherapyAbstract
This study evaluated psychotherapy group at a psychiatric day-hospital, characterizing the groups' structure, content, frequency of verbalization and therapeutic management of meetings. Quantitative and qualitative methods with a categorical thematic approach were used. The patients were heterogeneous and groups were open with one-hour meetings. Six categories emerged from the thematic groups. The participants verbalized 56% of the 2,459 verbal accounts. During technical management of meetings predominated: support, emphasis on the here-and-now, and structure in guiding group behavior. The conclusion is that there were opportunities for patients to express themselves and these manifestations were therapeutically managed.Downloads
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