Developing and delivering a psychotherapeutic group on an acute psychiatric ward

Abstract

We describe the development and delivery of a psychotherapeutic group on two acute inpatient wards for older people. Ward A is for people with ‘functional difficulties’ and Ward B is for people with functional and ‘organic difficulties’. The groups provide support and feedback from group members dealing with similar age-related issues. Some of the most salient themes are summarised and feedback from group members and staff is discussed.