Group therapy with mothers of incest victims, Part II: Therapeutic strategies, recurrent themes, interventions, and outcomes.

ABSTRACT

Part II of this article continues the discussion of group process in a reality-based, ego-supportive therapeutic group for mothers of incest victims that was co-led for 2 years by the authors. Strategies are discussed that fostered development of a therapeutic group. Recurrent themes that emerged in the group are identified. Interventions that provided opportunities for corrective interpersonal experiences are described, as are therapeutic values and beneficial outcomes.