Facilitating a Corrective Emotional Experience in Group Therapy

Abstract

Abstract:A corrective emotional experience in a group therapy setting can be beneficial for both the particular group member and other group members when it is effectively facilitated by the group leader. However, there is little in the literature to guide a group leader to recognize when these incidents arise, as they and their associations can remain hidden to the group member and can emerge unexpectedly. Presented are the potential benefits for individuals and the group, how the leader can prepare to facilitate the experience, recognition cues and clues, and a procedural guide for group leaders to work with the individual member and with the group.