Group therapy with multiple therapists in a large group.

DOCUMENT RESUME CG 005 054 Herschleman, Philip; Freundlich, David Group Therapy with Multiple Therapists in A Large Group. Philadelphia Naval Hospital, Pa. May 69 12p. Dr. Philip Herschleman, Philadelphia Naval Hospital, 17th Street and Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145 EDRS Price MF-$0.25 HC-$0.70 *Group Therapy, *Institutional Environment, Program Descriptions, Psychiatric Hospitals, *Psychological Services, *Psychologists, Psychotherapy, Techniques, Therapeutic Environment, *Therapists The utilization of multiple therapists in large group therapy meetings has been found to be a significant improvement over the traditional ward meeting or patient-staff conference. The initially limited goals of reducing ward tension and acting out by means of patients ventilation were surpassed. Despite the size of the meetings it was often possible to meaningfully explore affect-laden areas. The after-group meetings contributed appreciably to the therapists' professional growth and to the general morale of the therapeutic team. The multiple therapist technique could provide an additional and effective treatment modality in many institutional settings characterized by a large patient-therapist ratio, and where treatment is usually restricted to chemotherapy and ward milieu. (KJ) 4 U.S. DEPARTMENT Of HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION POSITION OR POLICY. GROUP THERAPY WITH MULTIPLE THERAPISTS IN A LARGE GROUP Philip Herschleman, M.D. and David Freundlich, M.D. The authors are currently serving as Staff Psychiatrists at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Other participants in this project were Drs. P. Milstein, D. Grayson, R. Bridburg, A. Schubert, R. Niccolini, S. Sibert, J. Donnelly, N. Howard, R. Stice, and K. Gaines. May 1969. Opinions expre6sed hersin are those of the authors and do not necessarily re-fl ect the views of the ttivy Department or of the Naval Service at large.