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This paper describes an approach to working with egoimpaired children and adolescents. The structure and process of psychotherapy groups within a residential program are discussed. We describe how insight-oriented groups act as a collective superego, thereby encouraging maturation. Functions of the group relating to socialization, milieu issues, peer issues, family relationships, personal issues, selfesteem, empowerment, and special issues are discussed. The focus of the discussion is on the structure and process of the groups. Brief clinical vignettes are utilized to illustrate components of the approach.
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Winek, J.L., Faulkner, M.A. Group psychotherapy as a technique for assisting ego-impaired children and adolescents. Group 18, 112–122 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01457422
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