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Humour in group psychotherapy
Author(s) -
Bloch Sidney,
Browning Sally,
McGrath Graeme
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
british journal of medical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.102
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 2044-8341
pISSN - 0007-1129
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1983.tb01535.x
Subject(s) - psychology , categorization , psychotherapist , group psychotherapy , point (geometry) , group (periodic table) , social psychology , epistemology , philosophy , chemistry , geometry , mathematics , organic chemistry
The role of humour in group psychotherapy has received scant attention from both clinician and researcher. We have identified, and attempted to classify, several uses to which humour can be put in a group. We also point out the destructive potential of humour, and categorize its misapplications. We hope our scheme will serve as a framework within which systematic research can be conducted.