Group Analytic theory provides a model
that integrates the intrapsychic with
the interpersonal
Group Analysis (or
group-analytic psychotherapy) is an established form of group
therapy based
on the view that deep and lasting change can occur within
a carefully constituted group, whose combined membership reflects the wider
society.
The group provides a
thinking and feeling space without the pressure of being goal
directed. Personal
issues are
explored in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality.
Through the relationships which
develop within
the group a living demonstration is provided of how past patterns of behaviour can
reproduce themselves
in the present, blocking growth and creativity. Analysis of this process opens the
way for change.
The group also provides a nurturing
environment within which it becomes possible to recover from traumatic life
experiences. Other therapeutic effects arise from the opportunity to see
oneself through the eyes of others, and to participate in the therapy of
other group members. Everyone uses the group differently, at their own pace.
How to create a space for thinking and
understanding,
too much structure may take this away, but do need some management in groups esp kids
groups
A structured group sacrifices the
essentially analytic approach to the inner world of the child, it can obscure
us getting to know the inner conflicts of the person.
A Psychoanalytic group therapist aims to
follow the person’s communications and explore the inner workings of the their
mind.
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