Outpatient Group Psychotherapy with Chemically Dependent and Cluster-B Personality Disordered Male Clients

This article discusses dynamics and interventions specific to group work with chemically dependent and personality disordered men in outpatient treatment. A model of group treatment is presented that combines interpersonal approaches with cognitive-behavioral strategies. The article highlights group...

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Published in:Journal of chemical dependency treatment 1997-11, Vol.7 (1-2), p.81-96
Main Authors: Greene, Darrell C., McVinney, L. Donald
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This article discusses dynamics and interventions specific to group work with chemically dependent and personality disordered men in outpatient treatment. A model of group treatment is presented that combines interpersonal approaches with cognitive-behavioral strategies. The article highlights group issues of limit setting, interpersonal distortions, and aggression as well as the challenges and rewards of providing group services to this population.
ISSN:0885-4734
DOI:10.1300/J034v07n01_07