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An Evaluation of a Time-limited Programme of Dynamic Group Psychotherapy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

Barbara M. Dick  and
Kate Wooff
Barbara M. Dick*
Affiliation:
Salford Health Authority, Hope Hospital, Eccles Old Road, Salford M6 8UD
Kate Wooff
Affiliation:
Department of Community Medicine, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester 13
*
Correspondence
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Abstract

The outcome for a group of outpatients treated daily for 12 weeks in a dynamic group psychotherapy programme, was evaluated on both objective and subjective parameters. In the post-therapy year, the majority (82%) reduced their dependence on psychiatric services and showed considerable change in self-satisfaction, as assessed by an attitude test. Those available for follow-up three years later had maintained the change. There was a sub-group of patients (17%) who demonstrated an increase in service use in the post-therapy year.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 148 , Issue 2 , February 1986 , pp. 159 - 164
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Copyright © 1986 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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