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Integrating a new member into an existing group poses many problems, both for the new member and the group as a whole. To address these, the authors propose use of a life-line technique to introduce a new member to the group. Following review of the basic narrative assumptions, a specific procedure that utilizes the life-line is described. Comments of new and old members after one typical life-line presentation are given. These comments are representative of those made on other occasions. They indicate that this life story review is therapeutically helpful and assists the process of integration of a new member into an ongoing group. Some limitations of this method are addressed in the discussion.
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Adler, M., Rungta, S. Integrating New Members into an Ongoing Therapy Group: The Life-Line Technique. Group 26, 283–296 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021069312768
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