Group Psychotherapy for People with Chronic Mental Illness

2. Defining Chronic Mental Illness

3. History

4. The Impact of Social Relations on Chronic Mental Illness

5. Group Dynamics and Development

6. Initiating a Group Program

7. Therapeutic Goals and Supportive Treatment

8. Forming the Group

9. The Role of the Therapist

10.The Beginning Sessions

11. The Group Census: Attendance, Newcomers, Dropouts, and Terminations

12. Special Leadership Considerations

13. Special Treatment Considerations

14. Conclusion