PubMed · 7416319
Late dropouts from group psychotherapy.
Abstract
In five outpatient groups totalling 42 patients, over one-third of the patients quit group treatment between six and twelve months. Interviews suggest that efforts at development of greater intimacy precipitated leaving. In two groups this created a wave effect, with further quitting of two or three additional patients. Therapists' lack of awareness of potential for late dropping out may have contributed to this.
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W N Stone, M Blaze, J Bozzuto. 1980. Late dropouts from group psychotherapy.. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1980.34.3.401
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