| Abstract: | This article supports MacKenzie's (1997) proposal that group development and research be used as a guide for clinicians conducting group psychotherapy. Evidence supporting the validity of group development is presented. The author suggests that the time frame of group psychotherapy must be long enough to ensure adequate development as group productivity is associated with the later stages in the developmental sequence. Finally, clients and therapists working as partners to ensure group development is recommended. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
