title: An ongoing multifamily group in a women's shelter.
abstract: A mental health clinic's consultation to a spouse abuse center led to formation of an ongoing multifamily group that included all residents of the shelter and their children of all ages. The theoretical framework is outlined and group dynamics are highlighted by case material focused on illustrating specific intervention techniques.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002667:Child Reactive Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D002668:Child Rearing; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006127:Group Structure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013179:Spouse Abuse; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications; D014754:Violence