Preparing Newcomers to Enhance Assimilation into Groups: A Group Therapy Example.

Jones, Alvin; Crandall, Rick

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ERIC Number: EJ316474

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Publication Date: 1985

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Preparing Newcomers to Enhance Assimilation into Groups: A Group Therapy Example.

Jones, Alvin; Crandall, Rick

Small Group Behavior, v16 n1 p31-57 Feb 1985

Reviews literature concerning newcomers in groups in different settings. Presents a general model examining factors felt to be important for successful assimilation in group psychotherapy, i.e., overcoming resistance to join group, clarifying group process, examining client's in-group behavior, and confirming client's expectations. (BH)

Descriptors: Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Group Therapy, Models

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - General

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Language: English

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