Therapeutic Factors and Members’ Perception of Co-Leaders’ Attitudes in a Psychoeducational Group for Greek Children With Social Anxiety

Brouzos, Andreas; Vassilopoulos, Stephanos P.; Baourda, Vasiliki C.

doi:10.1080/01933922.2015.1017065

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“…An early review of literature on groups by Corsini and Rosenberg (1955) revealed certain catalysts for change during group processes. Since then, understanding has deepened through studies of individuals’ perceptions, often through a classification of factors into predetermined categories (Brouzos et al., 2015). This has revealed the presence of factors and their characteristics in different types of groups including therapeutic, supportive, counseling, and educational, thus enlarging their relevance from therapeutic to psychosocial (Shechtman, 2007).…”

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“…However, data regarding active elements of the process leading to these outcomes remain rudimentary. Despite empirical evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of group interventions, research investigating the mechanisms responsible for these effects is scarce (Brouzos, Vassilopoulos, & Baourda, 2015; Davies, Burlingame, Johnson, Gleave, & Barlow, 2008). This is particularly so for groups in natural outdoor and adventure settings (Rothwell, Siharath, Badger, Negley, & Piatt, 2008; Schoel & Maizell, 2002).…”

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Helping factors in an outdoor adventure program

Gargano

Turcotte

2019

Journal of Social Work

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A number of studies have addressed outdoor and adventure programs over the past 50 years. Despite empirical evidence that demonstrates the personal benefits of group interventions, research investigating the mechanisms responsible for these effects is scarce. This is particularly so for groups in natural outdoor and adventure settings. There is therefore a need to improve our understanding of the processes involved. This research focused on personal and interpersonal processes that occurred during an outdoor group expedition. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 23 subjects aged between 17 and 21 who had participated in an 18-day expedition. The data are examined through a theoretical framework known as "helping factors" often used when studying benefits of a group intervention. Findings: The results show that participation in the program promoted selfunderstanding, interpersonal learning, socializing techniques, and cohesion. Altruism, imitative behavior, universality, and imparting information were also important. As for existential factors, corrective recapitulation of the family, catharsis, and hope, these were rarely mentioned if not absent. Applications: The results give a better understanding of the helping factors in such programs and of their potential role in the group process, as well as their application in social work practice.

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Helping factors in an outdoor adventure program

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Turcotte

2019

Journal of Social Work

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“…Process-related research on group interventions Most research on process factors in group interventions with this population, focuses on therapeutic factors. For instance, Brouzos, Vassilopoulos and Baourda [55] examined the endorsement of therapeutic factors in groups run for children with social anxiety in Greece. This was done though an analysis of answers on the Critical Incidents Questionnaire, reported by group members after each session, and categorised according to the stage of group development.…”

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Group Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Problems: A Review of The Literature

Ninan¹,

Hirisave²,

Girimaji³

2019

Indian Journal of Mental Health

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Group interventions play an important role in therapeutic programs with children and adolescents with emotional problems or disorders, which have high rates of comorbidity and can persist into adulthood. The aim of this study was to review literature in the area of group interventions for children and adolescents, particularly with regard to emotional problems. Relevant studies were reviewed with regard to methodology, findings and implications. Gaps in existing literature, particularly within the Indian context, have been highlighted. Recent literature trends towards the use of brief closed group interventions, the use of transdiagnostic protocols, and varying levels of parental involvement. The implications of carrying out group interventions in various settings have been described.

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“…Although outcome research is common in the literature, the opposite is true for process research (Shechtman, 2007 ). Process research refers to the identification and evaluation of the variables that emerge during the therapeutic process and affect its effectiveness (Brouzos et al, 2015 , 2020 ; Shechtman, 2007 ). Therapeutic factors are one of the most frequently investigated process variables (Brouzos et al, 2015 , 2020 ; Shechtman, 2007 ).…”

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“…Process research refers to the identification and evaluation of the variables that emerge during the therapeutic process and affect its effectiveness (Brouzos et al, 2015 , 2020 ; Shechtman, 2007 ). Therapeutic factors are one of the most frequently investigated process variables (Brouzos et al, 2015 , 2020 ; Shechtman, 2007 ). Research shows that therapeutic factors are an important element of the process that facilitates group members’ personal growth (Kivlighan & Arseneau, 2009 ).…”

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Therapeutic Factors and Member Satisfaction in an Online Group Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Brouzos

Vassilopoulos

Stavrou

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J. technol. behav. sci.

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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate members’ perceptions of the therapeutic factors during a group intervention that was designed to mitigate the adverse psychological effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the imposition of restrictive measures, their satisfaction with the online format of the intervention, and how these are associated with the intervention’s outcomes. The participants ( N = 44, M age = 31.93, SD = 8.09) were Greek adults who attended a 2-week, voluntary, online group intervention. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, 1 week before and 1 week after implementation, participants completed several questionnaires measuring their demographic characteristics, empathy, resilience, affectivity, feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety levels, and feelings of fear regarding the outbreak. One week after the intervention, they also completed two questionnaires evaluating the therapeutic factors and their satisfaction and impressions regarding telemental health counseling. Analyses showed that the most frequently cited therapeutic factor was guidance, followed by acceptance, self-disclosure, universality, and instillation of hope. Therapeutic factors of catharsis, self-disclosure, guidance, self-understanding, vicarious learning, and therapeutic alliance correlated with elements of empathy, resilience, loneliness, positive emotions, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and fear of the coronavirus. Satisfaction with the online format of the intervention was associated to universality, elements of empathy, and symptoms of depression. More specifically, member satisfaction was negatively correlated with improvement in personal distress and depression, an unexpected finding that may be attributed to the brief duration of the present intervention. The practical value of the results for the development and implementation of online psychological interventions during a crisis is discussed.

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Therapeutic Factors and Members’ Perception of Co-Leaders’ Attitudes in a Psychoeducational Group for Greek Children With Social Anxiety

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Helping factors in an outdoor adventure program

Helping factors in an outdoor adventure program

Group Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Problems: A Review of The Literature

Therapeutic Factors and Member Satisfaction in an Online Group Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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