title: Primary process and peer consultation: an experiential model to work through countertransference.
abstract: Various models exist for peer supervision and consultation of group therapy. This article documents the authors' experience using an experiential group consultation of group therapy model that relies on primary process to overcome countertransference dilemmas. A review of group therapy supervision and consultation models is followed by vignettes from the authors' experience. Discussion of the vignettes highlight critical issues in group consultation and expound upon the strengths and challenges of using an experiential model.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Howard E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Markus
authors.forename: Wendi F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Cross
authors.forename: Paula G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Halewski
authors.forename: Hope
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Quallo
authors.forename: Sherrie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tantillo
mesh_terms: D003379:Countertransference; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation