Case report

https://doi.org/10.24869/psihei.2020.308

Majda Grah orcid.org/0000-0003-4778-4108 ; Psihijatrijska bolnica „Sveti Ivan“, Zagreb, Hrvatska; Zdravstveno veleučilište, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Group analysis allows gaining insight into the roots of psychotic disorders, models of family communication and behaviour, as well as encouraging more mature ways of communication. Unfortunately, by looking at the literature, in practice it is rarely used in dealing with family members of patients suffering from psychotic disorders. The goal of group-analytic psychotherapy for family members is to provide relief, support and educational elements, but also to enable needed changes. During the therapeutic process of family members, the self-esteem increases, the process reduces loneliness and the use of immature defence mechanisms, while the feeling of safety empowers family members and provides better overall family functioning. Customization of group-analytic technique is required, depending on the group’s needs and a degree of achieved cohesion. It is possible to implement this kind of therapy in inpatient, day-hospital and outpatient conditions.

Keywords

group analysis; family interventions; psychotic disorders

Hrčak ID:

232656

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/232656

Publication date:

2.1.2020.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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