DIDACTIC GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH MOTHERS IN A CHILD GUIDANCE SETTING A THEORETICAL STATEMENT

Abstract

After the initial interview with the mother and child who come to us for therapy, each is scheduled for a psychiatric (diagnostic) interview. Testing is also suggested frequently. If no grave disturbances are found in either of the dyad that would warrant only individual therapy, the child is assigned to art and play therapy. The mother is supposed to participate in the mothers' group discussions. It becomes our task to make the mother see that the problem of the child reflects her own problems and that, therefore, not only the child but also the mother needs help. Also, we help the mother see that if she will share the therapeutic process with the child, improvement of the situation can be accelerated.