title: Dealing with resistance in group therapy.
abstract: Client resistance to psychotherapeutic efforts often has a demoralizing effect on the nurse therapist, especially when the resistance crops up in a group therapy setting. As the therapist becomes more experienced with handling resistance, it becomes less threatening. Ironically, resistance signals that treatment is progressing--that the therapist and the group members are getting close to crucial issues. The author provides an overview of predominant forms of resistance and frameworks for effective clinical management.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Kemper
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D016312:Treatment Refusal