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L R Ormont

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PubMed1995

Cultivating the observing ego in the group setting.

Group therapy provides the ideal arena for helping individuals cultivate the observing ego--that part of the sensorium that has the power of witnessing oneself in the world. The essence of our method is to employ the group as a temporary observing ego, out of which members may develop their own observing egos. A five-step process is presented to (1) help the members see how they are affecting others when they do not see this themselves, (2) help the members see how they produce this effect, (3) help the members see the self-injurious nature of their behavior, (4) resolve resistance to seeing any of this, and (5) help the members arrive at new modes of behavior.

Behavior Therapy↗
PubMed1994

Developing emotional insulation.

An important goal of therapy is to help patients develop ego boundaries that are flexible and adaptive. This paper proposes use of the term "insulation barrier" to describe the defensive structure that allows a person to withstand toxic stimuli and also enables nutrient experiences to flow through. There is no better arena in which to develop a serviceable insulation barrier than group therapy. In this setting the insulation deficiencies of both rigid overinsulated patients and oversensitive underinsulated ones are easily diagnosed. The author explicates specific techniques that the therapist may employ to help patients become aware of their limitations and practice ways of reacting to stimuli that make them more receptive to new learning.

Ego↗
PubMed1993

Resolving resistances to immediacy in the group setting.

This article presents interventions appropriate to three forms of resistance commonly encountered in the group. One is the tendency of members to talk in the past tense instead of the present. A second is the disposition of members to dwell on the future. The third is their tendency to occupy the group with issues in their outside lives. Also mentioned are certain other common resistances to interaction that all group therapists will sometimes encounter. As important as the techniques themselves is the therapist's recognition of the need to keep groups moving forward in new and productive ways. During this is the essence of the work.

Female↗
PubMed1991

Use of the group in resolving the subjective countertransference.

Subjective countertransference can sharply limit any group leader's effectiveness. However, a therapist can use the group itself to identify such a bias and to remove it as an influence. A five-step method for doing this is presented. These steps begin with introspection but hinge upon the analyst's turning to the group for the vital information that, in the end, clarifies the analyst's own perceptions and helps him or her free the group from the harmful effects of any bias.

Countertransference↗
PubMed1989

The role of the leader in managing the preoedipal patient in the group setting.

Preoedipal patients present a special problem in group treatment. This is because their difficulties arose largely before they learned to use words. Such patients are prone to act rather than talk. They do not respond well to interpretation. They must be approached and influenced through feelings. We can utilize the group to provide them with maturational experiences, helping them reach a more adult level of mental functioning so that our usual technical interventions can be brought into play. The paper discusses methods for enhancing this process, including reflection, emotional communication, using reconstruction to close developmental gaps, and immunization.

Ego↗
PubMed1981

Principles and practice of conjoint psychoanalytic treatment.

The authors describes the advantages of conjoint analytic treatment, which occurs when two or more analysts treat a patient in different settings: one provides the one-to-one relationship, and the other leads the group experience. The goal of this treatment is to increase the therapeutic possibilities for the patient. The advantages come from the use of multiple settings, transferences, observers, interpreters, and maturational agents. The author illustrates the advantages of the treatment with several case reports. He also points out the value of conjoint treatment for the analysts involved.

Humans↗