Patients' Perceptions of Distance: The Same Therapist in Group Therapy Compared to Individual Treatment.

Roller, William L.; Shaskan, Donald A.

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ERIC Number: EJ259129

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Feb

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Patients' Perceptions of Distance: The Same Therapist in Group Therapy Compared to Individual Treatment.

Roller, William L.; Shaskan, Donald A.

Small Group Behavior, v13 n1 p117-24 Feb 1982

Measured distance which separated a geometric figure representing the therapist and the subject's sketch of self in group as compared to individual treatment. Results indicated subjects drew themselves at greater distance from the same therapist in group meetings and said they felt closer to same therapist in individual meetings. (RC)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Counselor Client Relationship, Distance, Emotional Response, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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