title: Resistance within the therapeutic community.
abstract: Resistance can take many forms. It may be subtle or more apparent. Resistance can be overcome more easily in a group compared with individual therapy. The author outlines some common forms of resistance, presents some basic principles for managing resistance, and provides clinical examples of resistance and its management in a therapeutic community.
authors.affiliation: Vancouver Day House, BC.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013808:Therapeutic Community