Analysis of the Process in Brief Psychotherapy Group: The Role of Therapeutic Factors

Marogna, Cristina; Caccamo, Floriana

doi:10.4081/ripppo.2014.161

Cited by 17 publications

(15 citation statements)

References 27 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In this setting, patients can identify both common and contrasting elements which lead to new solutions, new feedbacks and hopes (Corbella, Girelli, & Marinelli, 2001 ; Whalley, Thompson, & Taylor, 2014 ). The feeling of isolation the patient suffers after the acute event is contrasted by the proximity of other fellow patients in the group, who successfully help him/her to improve the relationship with his/her own disease (Marogna & Caccamo, 2014 ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The perception of the illness and the self-efficacy in the management of emotions in cardiac patients

Marogna

Russo

Caccamo

et al. 2018

ResPsy

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Cardiac rehabilitation is the sum of psychological, physical and social treatments that are offered to cardiac patients to maintain or regain an active position in society. This study wants to evaluate changes in the perception of the illness and in the self-efficacy of the management of positive and negative emotions in patients who went through cardiac rehabilitation. Sixty-seven patients (20 females, 47 males) were selected within the cardiac rehabilitation unit in the Hospital of Cittadella (Italy). Illness Perception Questionnaire - revised version and the Scale for the self-efficacy of the management of positive and negative emotions were submitted at the beginning and at the end of the rehabilitation program. One-way analyses-of-variance were performed to evaluate different answers in questionnaires between pre- and post-evaluation, and to explore gender differences. A significant change was found in the perception of duration of illness, perceived as permanent and longer after the cardiac rehabilitation program. Furthermore, at the end of the cardiac rehabilitation program men perceived the illness more chronic than women, even if they are less worried and anxious. Intensive cardiac rehabilitation has a great emotional impact on cardiac patients, influencing their perception and management of the illness. Working on emotions, through psychological groups, helps patients change their beliefs by offering them a different perspective to approach the illness.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The perception of the illness and the self-efficacy in the management of emotions in cardiac patients

Marogna

Russo

Caccamo

et al. 2018

ResPsy

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Empirical literature agrees in identifying the therapeutic relationship as the main factor of change in group therapy (Burlingame, Strauss & Joyce, 2013 ; Johnson, Burlingame, Olsen, Davies, & Gleave, 2005 ; Johnson, Burlingame, Strauss, & Bormann, 2008 , Marogna & Caccamo, 2014 ). Although there is substantial evidence that group treatment is effective with several disorders (Burlingame et al, 2018b , Burlingame, McClendon & Alonso, 2011 ; Burlingame et al, 2013 ), the underlying mechanisms by which patient change is achieved have several challenges.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Italian adaptation of the Group Questionnaire: validity and factorial structure

Giannone

Guarnaccia

Gullo

et al. 2020

ResPsy

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Group Questionnaire (GQ) is a measure recently developed by Krogel et al. (2013) for the evaluation of the therapeutic relationship in group. The GQ identifies a three-factor model of the relationship that allows to measure quality (Positive Bonding, Positive Working and Negative Relationship) and structure (member-member, member-leader and member-group), dimensions in group. This work shows the results of a first study on the Italian validation of the GQ. In this study the GQ was administered to 536 subjects from 32 non-clinical groups of undergraduate students. The cross-cultural validity of the GQ in the Italian population has been examined by comparing the psychometric properties and equivalence in factor structure and scores of the Italian GQ with the original American version. Multilevel confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine both the between- and within-group structures. Data concerning reliability and validity of GQ and the results for different SEM in Multilevel CFA confirm the three factors structure of the GQ. Data from the Italian population have a good fit with the original proposed model. Finally, we discuss the importance of an instrument like GQ, short but consistent, for the evaluation of the therapeutic relationship in clinical and training group.

show abstract

“…Imparting of Information was also evident as group members discussed learning specific skills that allow them to parent and cope more effectively. There were also signs of interpersonal learning and altruism as group members expressed how supportive others in the group were and shared the importance of holding one another accountable for completing homework assignments [7], [9].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, the development of socializing techniques was also demonstrated as group members discussed having improved platonic, romantic, and parenting relationship as a result of the group [8], [9]. Elements of the remaining factors may not have been discussed explicitly by group members but nonetheless were observed during data collection and noted during the clinician interview.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Qualitative Evaluation of the Impact of the First Love Yourself (FLY) Women’s Support Group

Blackmon¹,

Cassell²,

McElderry³

et al. 2016

IJPHS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Research has shown that social support groups not only have significant effects on the physical and mental health of individuals, but can also be used as predictors of health outcomes. It is, therefore, important that social workers and other public health professionals are aware of the social support groups that exist in communities so as to find ways to utilize these to meet health needs. The study aims to explore the First Love Yourself (FLY) group, an empowerment-based support group specifically designed to meet the needs of Healthy Start consumers, parents and consortium members. A qualitative analysis of the data gathered from this focus group study yielded several key themes. While participants described finding other community resources helpful, they reported having no other outlet for confidential selfexpression and connection to peers other than the FLY group. Group members also reported having improved self-esteem, relationships with their children, partners, and family, and ability to cope as a result of participation in the group. Participants further described gaining knowledge and learning skills that were helpful. This included learning parenting, communication, stress and anger management, budgeting, goal-setting and coping skills and techniques. Finally, qualitative analysis of the data gained from the focus group with participants and the group leader revealed the presence of all 11 curative factors described as Yalom's Therapeutic Factors. The primary areas for improvement noted by the group and its leader were related to the frequency of group meetings. Both audiences indicated that additional sessions would be beneficial.

show abstract

Analysis of the Process in Brief Psychotherapy Group: The Role of Therapeutic Factors

Cited by 17 publications

References 27 publications

The perception of the illness and the self-efficacy in the management of emotions in cardiac patients

The perception of the illness and the self-efficacy in the management of emotions in cardiac patients

Italian adaptation of the Group Questionnaire: validity and factorial structure

A Qualitative Evaluation of the Impact of the First Love Yourself (FLY) Women’s Support Group

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About