title: What did the therapists say? What did the therapists do?
abstract: A discussion of "A Verbal Group Technique for Ego-Disturbed Children; Action to Words," by Marc J. Blotcky, M.D., Marc Sheinbein, Ph. D., Kenneth M. Wiggins, M.D., and Judith H. Forgotson, M.D. The treatment experience described in this paper raises questions about the function of overt behavior in psychotherapy. Some ideas are described regarding its function, purpose, and correct management.
mesh_terms: D000184:Acting Out; D000293:Adolescent; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012114:Residential Treatment