Therapeutic Factors
Name one therapeutic factor that is critical in the early stages of therapy. (3 possible)
Instillation of Hope. Universality. Guidance.
In which stage is the focus on establishing boundaries and maintaining membership?
Early stage.
This therapeutic factor involves the relief of distress through open expression of emotions.
Catharsis
This stage of therapy involves deeper engagement and constructive self-disclosure.
Later stage
This factor is about learning and practicing social skills within the group setting.
The development of socializing techniques.
Name a therapeutic factor that is especially important to prevent early dropouts.
Instillation of hope.
The factor that involves gaining insight into one's interpersonal behaviors through the feedback from others.
Interpersonal learning.
Altruism in the early stage of therapy often involves what kind of behaviors?
Offering suggestions or helping others talk.
This therapeutic factor emphasizes the importance of feeling connected and valued by other group members.
Group cohesiveness.
In later stages, altruism may take the form of more profound what?
Caring and presence.