International Journal of Group Psychotherapy最新文献

Post-Session Online Group Counseling Reflection Process (GCReP): A Preliminary Analysis. 会后在线团体咨询反思过程（GCReP）：初步分析。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-10-06 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2733226

Numan Turan, Işil Tekin

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Acknowledging Advances, Addressing Gaps: Commentary on the Revised AGPA Clinical Practice Guidelines. 承认进步，解决差距：对修订的AGPA临床实践指南的评论。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-10-04 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2733229

Jill D Paquin

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Therapeutic Sistah Circles for Black Women's Mental Health: Recommendations for Counselors. 黑人妇女心理健康的治疗Sistah圈子：对咨询师的建议。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-10-04 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2728132

Martinque K Jones, Shardé M Davis, Quanisha Whittfield, Amber Williams

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Multiculturalism and Social Justice Themes in Group Counseling Research: A Latent Dirichlet Allocation Analysis of Published Abstracts. 团体咨询研究中的多元文化与社会正义主题：对已发表摘要的潜在狄利克雷分配分析。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-10-01 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2697919

Jill D Paquin, Joseph R Miles, Andrew R Gerlach, Ana Yandrich

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An Invaluable Resource for Group Therapists: The Second Edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines. 小组治疗师的宝贵资源：第二版临床实践指南。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-10-01 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2728135

Alexis D Abernethy

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Positive Psychological Changes by Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management with Writing and Sharing Experiences in Individuals with Chronic Mental Illness: A Qualitative Study. 认知行为压力管理对慢性精神疾病患者积极心理变化的影响：一项质性研究。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-09-17 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2727602

Rie Chiba, Ken Kasahara, Akiko Funakoshi, Yuki Miyamoto

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From "Giant Leap" to a Maturing Specialty: A Commentary on the AGPA Practice Guidelines Second Edition. 从“巨大飞跃”到成熟专业：对AGPA实践指南第二版的评论。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-09-16 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2726749

Yong Jhao Chu, Dennis M Kivlighan

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Grounding in Group Psychotherapy: An Irreplaceable Practice. 团体心理治疗的基础：一种不可替代的实践。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-09-16 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2728134

Carlos Canales

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Observer Ratings of Leader Empathy, Openness, and Perceptiveness: The Impact of Timing on Group Climate. 领导者共情、开放与感知的观察者评价：时间对群体氛围的影响。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-09-14 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2684484

Cheri L Marmarosh, Sabrina Ge, Dennis Kivlighan, Racquel Lyons, Elizabeth Watts, Paul Hewitt

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A Systematic Review of Group Counseling Interventions to Support the Wellness and Quality of Life for Adults With Chronic Illnesses. 支持成人慢性病患者健康和生活质量的团体咨询干预的系统综述。

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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2026-09-14 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2026.2727603

Alexander M Fields, Rebecca B Smith Hill, Matthew L Nice, Kara N Allard, Madeline Castle

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