Group therapy with WWII ex-POW's: long-term posttraumatic adjustment in a geriatric population.
In this assessment of group therapy with WWII ex-POWs, the small cohort limits generalizations; however, we offer a longitudinal perspective on group process. Posttraumatic suppression and denial of emotions appears to be adaptive for time-limited periods but is not a long-term solution. More lasting changes in self-esteem and social interaction may be partially achieved through a supportive group environment that fosters cognitive synthesis and reorganization.
Oregon Health Sciences University, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013534:Survival / Q000523:psychology; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*