Open/Closed Groups, and Size of the Group
A group that does not allow any new members to join once it begins
What is a closed group
The frequency that groups typically meet
What is once a week
Reason that people think group therapy is "second-rate"
What is cheaper/more efficient
Reason why one should start with a larger than desired group
What is anticipating turnover/people leaving
What is an open group
The ideal amount of time for a group session to last
What is 80-90 minutes
The gender that prefers individual therapy over group therapy
What are MEN
Group members should be instructed to avoid doing this outside of the sessions
What is socializing together
What is seven or eight members
The amount of time after which the group has 'diminishing returns'
What is two hours
Fear that people have about being in a group with other 'emotionally disturbed' people
What is 'contagious', and that it will make them worse
Group therapy dynamic that is discouraged in twelve-step groups
What is "cross talk"
What is 12 to 14 members
Yalom's preference for how often the group should ideally meet
What is 2x a week
What is World War II
What did Yalom do to increase faith and engagement in group therapy
What are pregroup prep sessions
A suggested solution to help a group continue even if the therapist leaves
What is a co-therapist
The amount of time that some groups lasted for in the 60's and 70's
What is up to 8 hours(!!!)
Person(s) that is/are bound to legal confidentiality in the group
What are only the therapists
The type of anxiety that may naturally come from being in group therapy
What is intrinsic anxiety