Prescribed games: A theoretical perspective on the use of group techniques

Attempted "to provide a theoretical perspective within which can be placed many of the growing number of exercises, 'nonverbals,' etc. used by leaders of self-analytic groups. We have pointed to the central importance of implicit and explicit group rules, both for individuals (roles)...

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Published in:Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) Ill.), 1970-01, Vol.7 (1), p.22-27
Main Authors: Zweben, Joan E, Hammann, Kalen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Games
Group Psychotherapy
Human
Psychotherapeutic Techniques
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Summary:Attempted "to provide a theoretical perspective within which can be placed many of the growing number of exercises, 'nonverbals,' etc. used by leaders of self-analytic groups. We have pointed to the central importance of implicit and explicit group rules, both for individuals (roles) and for group interaction (norms), in determining what happens when people come together. We have suggested that exploration of these rules and their effects provides a central task for groups which hope to help individuals become aware of and change maladaptive or unnecessarily constraining ways of relating to others."
ISSN:0033-3204
1939-1536
DOI:10.1037/h0086545