“…Among these; establishment of hope, altruism, universality, expression of feelings and group cohesion, might appear as elements to be explored in inpatient settings (MacKenzie, 1987). The establishment of hope is not only the most commonly observed factor (González de Chávez, Gutierrez, Ducaju, & Fraile, 2000), but it is also considered critical in the recovery of patients, and at the same time, a key element for group adherence, a necessary condition for the achievement of further objectives (García-Cabeza, Ducaju, Chapela,& González de Chávez, 2011).…”