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GROUP THERAPY  

The classic form of psychotherapy is a one-on-one contact with the client and the therapist. Group therapy, however, is a form of treatment that involves the simultaneous treatment of two or more clients and may require one or more therapists.

Group therapy for eating disorders could be helpful for some patients but can also be very controversial for others. This article will serve as an overview and summary of the various issues involving group therapy in the treatment of eating disorders.

Group therapy is a form of psychosocial intervention. However, it did not have effect on breast cancer survival rates.

For individuals who live with ADHD, or ADD, the use of reality therapy or choice therapy may provide for improvement without the need for medications.

A discussion of three original group therapy methods: psychodrama, transactional analysis, and gestalt therapy.

Below is a list of things you will want to familiarize yourself with before being an effective group leader. Use this list as a self test to determining whether or not you are prepared to run a group.

Person-centered therapy was once called non-directive therapy then later changed to client-centered therapy. The development of person-centered therapy can be divided into four stages.

For individuals who suffer from the effects of sexual abuse, the use of art therapy may provide for some therapeutic benefit.

For women and men who are victims of domestic violence, it is quite common to develop low self esteem. Using music therapy, many victims find recovery.

For adolescents who experience grief associated with the loss of a loved one, music therapy has provided an outlet for healing.

Tips on how to start a Spontaneous Human Combustion Support Group in your area.

Feminist therapy is still relatively new. Beginning during the women's movement in the 1960s, consciousness-raising groups acted as a springboard for the development of this type of therapy.

When writers talk shop, everybody listens. Forming or joining a writing group allows sharing of ideas and woes, and may even generate leads on jobs.

If you or someone you love has Borderline Personality Disorder, there is now hope where you thought there was none. Go buy or borrow Marsha Linehan books, particularly the ones that focus on the latest BPD treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training

An academic overview of the particular suitability of art therapy for adolescent clients.

Bad things happen and issues develop. It is very important to deal with these bad things and face them. We can't always do that on our own. Therapy can help us to do that. That is the only way to heal or to learn to live with what happened.

This research paper details both the classic psychological theory of Carl Jung and the person-centered theory of Carl Rogers. The theories are compared with each other, in order to establish the importance of versatility in the development of modern clinical practice.

Seeking professional help does not mean you are what people term as "crazy". Seeking help is a part of taking care of yourself.

A review of the definition and history of this innovative form of psychotherapy.

Two months before my sixteenth birthday my mom placed me in a juvenile delinquent home for girls which was housed in a private home in a regular neighborhood.

Many teenagers succumb to peer pressures that encourage them to take drugs, drink alcohol, steal from stores and even commit violent crimes. If you can tell that your child is focused on the wrong path, a group home might be the best solution.

For children who are hospitalized, music therapy can provide an outlet in which to express emotions.

This article explores what a support group is and might help you determine if a support group is right for you.

A recent study backed the idea that therapy can be a good thing. However, people can always resort to friends and family first before doing therapy. The same general premise of talking things out is still there.

Members of the consumer health watchdog group Public Citizen's Health Research Group are nonplussed by the claims of five companies that they can help people to stop smoking through the use of low powered lasers, and they want the FDA to put a stop to it.

This review and all facts are based on the article Self-help and long-term behavior therapy for obesity Per J.D. Latner, G.T. Wilson, A.J. Stunkard, and M.L. Jackson Volume 40, Issue 7 July 2002, pages 805-812 in Behaviour Research and Therapy

This review is based off of the article Treatment of panic disorder: live therapy vs. self-help via the Internet Per Carlbring, Elisabeth Nilsson-Ihrfelt, Johan Waara, et al. Volume 43, Issue 10 October 2005, pages 1321-1333 in Behaviour Research and Therapy

Why is massage therapy becoming increasingly popular? What impact does it really have on the body? Is it safe? Find out here!

Magnetic therapy which has been around (in the orient) for thousands of years, is now being tested as to its effectiveness as a potential form of western medicine.

Everyone has a creative side, and individual craft projects can be a great way to express it. But what if you have a group? Certainly they can all work on their own ideas, but here's one that gets everyone involved - a mural.

What role does diet play in people with cancer who undergo radiation therapy? Can a person's outcome be altered by consulting a nutritionist?

When one things of Zen, mental health therapy may not immediately come to mind, but one mental health therapy has combined it with recovery methods quite successfully.

Follow-up NIMH study on bipolar disease treatment shows the importance of family involvement and psychotherapy.

An initiative to convert a residence on Anchorage Lane into a therapeutic group home for five boys between the ages of 14 and 21 has met opposition among residents and politicians.

Specific benefits likely to be achieved in drama therapy include reducing feelings of isolation, developing new coping skills and patterns and broadening the range of expression of feelings.

A recent and growing tend in mental health counseling is the use of laughter. This article reviews the methods and processes that are used in laughter therapy.

An introduction to crystal therapy, Part 1 in a series. Throughout the ages, man has been attracted to shining or brilliantly-colored stones. Maybe there are reasons beyond appearance!

A documentary crew followed Metallica for the better part of 2001-2003, a time of tension and release for the rock band, as they recorded their album St. Anger, fought bitterly, and sought the counsel of their on-call shrink.

Researchers report the first clinical test of a new gene therapy based on a disabled AIDS virus carrying genetic material that inhibits HIV replication.

Art therapy is a relatively new field. It assumes that through participation in artistic endeavors healing of many kinds can result. Art therapists are typically graduates who have talent both in teaching and in art.

The National Cancer Institure announces that post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy is linked to almost twice the risk of developing ovarian cancer

A review of Heavenly Body, a line of products designed to fit with each individual astrological sign and made for both men and women. A truly unique scent that will draw others to you instantly.

Physical therapy helps dogs lose weight and recover from injuries.

Of all the dog groups, the Toy Group is the most pampered of all pooches. The breeds in the Toy Group were generally bred to be companions and lap dogs.

Most stories about therapy dogs only show the positives, such as when comatose patients wake up, or seniors talk for the first time in months. This true story also explores the frustration of visiting with an unpredictable animal.

My life has been rough, but my sister saw me through it all. Sisters can be the best kind of therapy.

Participation in twelve step groups or group therapy may encourage false confessions.

What do studies show about the risks of heart disease for menopausal women using hormone replacement therapy? Visit this article about female HRT to find out!