A Methodological Note on the use of Video Tape in Group Psychotherapy with Juvenile Delinquents

Video Aids in Practicum Supervision

“…The client, counselor candidate, and supervisor have been encouraged to work together as a team in analyzing the session. Earlier research by Schmeding (1962), Pascal (1967), and Walz (1963) indicated that this technique seems to be acceptable after the interview is over. In some cases, the clients have viewed these tapes immediately after the session, but the supervisor makes the decision.…”

Focused video-tape feedback and behavior change in group psychotherapy.

“…The effects of the VTR experience were compared with the effects evolving from an equivalent period of time devoted to discussion of preceding psychotherapy sessions without the use of video tape in comparable groups of patients. Previous reports of the use of video tape as a therapeutic agent (Kagan et al, 1963, Pascal et al, 1967, Rogers, 1968 have been primarily anecdotal. The authors believe that the present study is the first to their knowledge to present systematic evidence bearing on the issue of the effectiveness of video tape feedback.…”