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THE NEW PATIENT IN GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY. ARE BEGINNINGS THE MOST DIFFICULT? PART 1. THE PERSPECTIVE OF A PERSON ENTERING THE GROUP
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Psychoter 2014;168(1):59-75
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The article discusses issues related to the inclusion of a new patient into a pre-existing therapeutic group. The author draws attention to poor literature in this area, no specific descriptions of understanding of the new patient, as well as no guidance for therapeutic interventions. Reflection on the factors facilitating and impeding adaptation of a new member to the group and their feelings in the first days of therapy, are illustrated with simple research.