A model of time-effective group psychotherapy for patients with personality disorders: the clinical model.
This article describes a model of time-limited psychotherapy for patients with personality disorders that emphasizes the group as a social microcosm. The patient population described is relatively high functioning, although the majority of the group members meet DSM-III-R (American Psychiatric Association, 1987) criteria for an Axis II diagnosis. The clinical model's key theoretical concepts, for example, interpersonal focus; active therapist stance; emphasis on group interaction and processes; use of time limits; primary care/intermittent treatment philosophy; and emphasis on patients' strengths, goals, and resources are described. The relationships between the phases of group therapy and the key theoretical concepts are delineated.
Budman
S H
SH
Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA.
Cooley
S
S
Demby
A
A
Koppenaal
G
G
Koslof
J
J
Powers
T
T
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D018579:Patient Selection; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome