THE "BEHIND YOUR BACK" TECHNIQUE IN GROUP PSYCHO- THERAPY AND PSYCHODRAMA

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  • RAYMOND J. CORSINI Author

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https://doi.org/10.12926/xn48qg50

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PSYCHODRAMA

Abstract

Perhaps the most important need in group psychotherapy at the present period of 'its growth is understanding of the mechanics of its effectiveness; theoretical comprehension to enable us to instruct others in the use of this expanding method of treatment. Coupled to every article dealing with techniques, cases or uses in group psychotherapy, there should be an explanation for the reasons of the results. Only with understanding can true progress occur. The present paper deals with a simple but powerful technique of group therapy, a description of its use, examples of cases treated by this method, and an attempt at a theoretical explanation for its effective

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2024-11-29

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Vol. 6 No. 1-2 (1953): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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