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The dynamics of individual resistance and techniques for handling these manifestations in group psychotherapy

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The dynamics of individual resistance in group psychotherapy are described under two classifications: 1) extragroup-session resistance, and 2) intragroup-session resistance. The different kinds of resistances in each classification are explained and examples from group sessions are given to demonstrate each.

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  1. Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, One Gustave L. Levy Place, 10029, New York, NY

    Herman S. Alpert M.D., F.A.G.P.A. (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry)

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The author acknowledges with thanks the editorial assistance and suggestions made by Aaron Stein, M.D., F.A.G.P.A., Clinical Professor, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, C.U.N.Y., and Attending in Charge, Group Psychotherapy Division, Department of Psychiatry, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.

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Alpert, H.S. The dynamics of individual resistance and techniques for handling these manifestations in group psychotherapy. Group 4, 49–59 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01456627

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