Group Therapy Goals: A Comparison of Group Therapy Providers and Male Inmates

Morgan, Robert D.; Garland, John T.; Rozycki, Alicia T.; Reich, Darcy A.; Wilson, Scott

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“…Evidently, there are a number of contrasting views about what the focus of psychological therapy in prisons should be. Three survey studies based in the USA specifically examined what professionals believed therapeutic goals should be (Bewley & Morgan, 2011;Morgan, Garland, Rozycki, Reich, & Wilson, 2005;Winterowd, Morgan, & Ferrell, 2001). They found that important treatment goals for professionals included recovery from mental health difficulties, increased institutional functioning, and increased personal growth (Bewley & Morgan, 2011).…”

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“…In studying goal alignment between service providers and service users, Morgan et al (2005) and Winterowd et al (2001) found congruence between the objectives of self-exploration, group relationship building, and addressing substance abuse issues, but they found incongruence in the meaning of "institutional functioning." People in prison wanted to focus on building positive relationships within the prison (with staff and other 'prisoners') whereas professionals wanted to focus on adjustment to prison (Morgan et al, 2005;Winterowd et al, 2001).…”

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Psychological therapy in prisons: Professionals’ perceptions

Volker¹

2018

European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling

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Psychological therapy in prisons: Professionals’ perceptions

Volker¹

2018

European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling

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“…1. Characteristics of powerlessness and hopelessness (Calhoun et al, 2005;Pomeroy et al, 1998) are addressed by fostering hope through spiritual beliefs, by finding existential meaning, and by reframing suffering (Anand, 2006;Carson et al, 1988;Cheavens & Gum, 2000;Fitzhugh & Colletti, 2000;Havey, 2005;Morgan, Garland, Rozycki, Reich, & Wilson 2005;Shearer, 2003). 2.…”

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Spirituality Group With Female Prisoners: Impacting Hope

Nedderman

Underwood

Hardy

2010

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Female offenders are showing a dramatic increase and presenting with several challenges to emotional stability. Current research literature notes the disadvantaged state of these women and psychological profiles reflecting depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-worth, and substance abuse. The instillation of hope has been identified as a therapeutic factor and motivating energy that promotes goal development, reduction of negative emotions, and coping ability. This investigation assessed the impact of hope on female prisoners through the use of a psychoeducational group based on Christian spirituality. Data from the Herth Hope Index were analyzed using a series of t tests to measure group differences. Analysis of the data indicated positive change in the therapy group but did not support statistical significance for every factor analyzed, yet it does provide several implications for practice and future research.

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“…The lack of significant differences between the recidivism rates of the child abusers in the different types of groups provides further support for this. In a group of inmates, including some sexual offenders, group relationship building and cooperation were reported to be important processes and goals (Morgan, Garland, Rozycki, Reich, & Wilson, 2005). Group therapy with sexual offenders allows the members to realize that others have committed similar acts and feel bad about it just as they do (Clark & Erooga, 1994).…”

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Examining the Impact of Mixing Child Molesters and Rapists in Group-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Sexual Offenders

Harkins

Beech

2007

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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This study examines the relationship between recidivism rates, therapeutic climate, and composition of offenders in group-based cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for sexual offenders. The Group Environment Scale (GES) is employed to measure social climate. The GES is administered to 73 male sexual offenders in groups of those who only victimized adults or children (five groups) or men who both victimized adults and those who victimized children (five groups). Group environment is not found to differ significantly as a function of group composition. Group member's ratings on the GES are in the medium to high range, indicating a generally positive group environment. Although the group environment overall does not differ between groups, groups do differ significantly in terms of expressiveness. There are no differences in recidivism rates between groups as a function of group composition. The results are discussed in the light of mixing child molesters and rapists in group-based CBT.

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Group Therapy Goals: A Comparison of Group Therapy Providers and Male Inmates

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Psychological therapy in prisons: Professionals’ perceptions

Psychological therapy in prisons: Professionals’ perceptions

Spirituality Group With Female Prisoners: Impacting Hope

Examining the Impact of Mixing Child Molesters and Rapists in Group-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Sexual Offenders

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