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Published Online: 1980, pp. 305–460

Late Dropouts from Group Psychotherapy

Walter N. Stone, M.D., Marvin Blaze, M.D., and James Bozzuto, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1980.34.3.401

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In five outpatient groups totalling 42 patients, over one-third of the patients quit group treatment between six and twelve months. Interviews suggest that efforts at development of greater intimacy precipitated leaving. In two groups this created a wave effect, with further quitting of two or three additional patients. Therapists’ lack of awareness of potential for late dropping out may have contributed to this.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34 • Number 3 • 1980, pp. 305–460

Pages: 401 - 413

PubMed: 7416319

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Published in print: 1980, pp. 305–460

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Walter N. Stone, M.D.^*

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Marvin Blaze, M.D.^†

Atlanta, Ga.

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James Bozzuto, M.D.^‡

Hartford, Conn.

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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, 231 Bethesda Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45267.

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Private practice.

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Clinical Director, Capital Mental Health Center, Hartford, Conn.

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Late Dropouts from Group Psychotherapy

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