title: Sibling dynamics and group psychotherapy.
abstract: The role of sibling dynamics in group psychotherapy has received relatively little attention in the literature. Our clinical experience suggests that sibling issues regularly arise in the practice of group psychotherapy. This article provides an integrative view of sibling relationships from a family systems and self psychology orientation to group therapy. Special emphasis is placed on developmental and cultural differences as they affect sibling dynamics and the group leader's role. A number of case examples are offered to illustrate ways to view clinical challenges in a manner consistent with the influence of sibling relationships on group members and group process.
authors.affiliation: California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, USA. jvc@cts.com
authors.forename: John V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Caffaro
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Conn-Caffaro
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012801:Sibling Relations