512: Module 5: Discussion 2

Topic: Understanding Group Psychotherapy with Irving Yalom: Outpatients, Part 2

Prompt: After viewing the group session (transcript attached)

(only watch 00:00 – 17:01), please answer the following question:

1. What advanced group facilitation skills did Yalom use, and how did Dr. Yalom collaborate with group members to use the group as an agent for change? What would you do differently?

Responses: once the writing part is done, I will send the 1 peer post for you to respond too.

Please Remember:

• Writing should be thoughtful, reflective, and should make connections with the assigned topic. You are expected to think critically and cite information from the readings including those found in the module and those assigned for the discussion.
• Writing must be supported by your readings and properly cited (authors last name and year of article). Do not use any direct quotes.
• Where relevant, please incorporate readings into your response and remember to properly cite when using others’ words and/or ideas.

Yalom, I.D. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy, 6th ed. Chapter 3 – Group Cohesiveness Chapter 5 The Therapist: Basic Tasks Chapter 6 The Therapist: Working in the Here and Now Chapter 10 In the Beginning