Number Of Group Sessions Research Articles

Characteristics of Yoga Providers and Their Sessions and Attendees in the UK: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy and way of life that is being used as a method of improving health and wellbeing. Evidence shows that yoga has several health benefits, such as managing many noncommunicable diseases, such as hypertension, and improving mental health. The popularity of yoga is growing in the UK, but it is mostly unregulated with little information available about yoga providers and their sessions and attendees. This study aimed to explore who is providing yoga; what sessions are available, where, and at what cost; and who attends these sessions in the UK and whether yoga providers were aware of health conditions in their sessions. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among yoga providers in the UK. They were approached through four major UK yoga associations. In total, 407 yoga providers participated. Most providers were aged 45–64 years (69%), female (93%), and white (93%). The median number of group sessions and one-to-one sessions delivered per week was four and two, respectively. The most common styles were Hatha (28%), Iyengar (26%), and Vinyasa (15%). Sessions had a varying emphasis on different yogic practices, but 59% of providers allocated most time to yogic poses (asana), 18% to breathing practices (pranayama), and 12% to meditation (dhyana) and relaxation practices. Most (73%) reported that their attendees disclosed their health conditions to them, most commonly mental health issues (41%), hypertension (25%), and heart diseases (9%). This study showed that yoga sessions are widely available in the UK, often provided and practiced by women, and concentrate on yogic poses. Sessions concentrate on the asana and tend not to include many of the more holistic aspects of yoga that are practiced in South Asian countries. Yoga providers are often aware of health conditions but may benefit from training to deliver sessions suitable for specific health conditions.

Cohesion in group therapy: A meta-analysis.

Cohesion is the most popular of the relationship constructs in the group therapy literature. This article reviews common definitions of cohesion, the most frequently studied measures, and a measure that may clarify group relations using two latent factors (quality and structure) to explain common variance among frequently used group relationship instruments. We present the results of a meta-analysis examining the relation between group cohesion and treatment outcome in 55 studies. Results indicate that the weighted aggregate correlation between cohesion and treatment outcome was statistically significant, r = .26, z = 6.54 (p < .01), reflecting a moderate effect size (d = .56). Heterogeneity of effect sizes was significant (Q = 260.84, df = 54, p < .001) and high (I2 = 79.3%), supporting moderator analyses. Six moderator variables were found to significantly predict the magnitude of the cohesion-outcome association (type of outcome measure, leader interventions to increase cohesion, theoretical orientation, type of group, emphasis on group interaction, and dose or number of group sessions). Patient contributions, diversity considerations, and evidence-based therapeutic practices are highlighted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).

Group Work with Refugees Using Psychodrama: Rebuilding Hope, Facilitating Recovery

This article draws together my three big interests: my work with refugees and asylum seekers, my belief in groups and the efficacy of the Psychodramatic method. I describe a number of group sessions that illustrate how Psychodrama can be used with refugee communities and consider some of the cultural dimensions that are important to consider for a successful group experience. The approach to this work is also based on the Trauma and Recovery Framework that has been developed by the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture in Australia, also known as Foundation House.

Effects of Number of Sessions and Group or Individual Music Therapy on the Mood and Behavior of People Who Have Had Strokes or Traumatic Brain Injuries

This study investigated the relationship between changes in mood and behavior and the number and setting (individual or group) of music therapy sessions received by people who have had a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Ten individuals who had had a stroke or TBl and some degree of depression received varying numbers of music therapy sessions in addition to standard rehabilitation. Some received group music therapy only while others were seen in both group and individual music therapy sessions. Evaluation included pre– and post–treatment assessments of participants' self–rating of mood, family ratings of mood and social interaction, and therapist ratings of mood and participation in therapy. The number of music therapy sessions seemed to influence several behavioral measures, with group sessions appearing to affect social interaction and individual sessions marginally affecting motivation for treatment. The number of group sessions was also related to family members' assessment of improvement in patients' moods in the previous 24 hours. Implications of this exploratory study for the delivery of music therapy services are discussed.

Identifying Attendance Correlates for a Teen and Young Adult Parenting Program

Factors predicting attendance by 161 adolescents and young adults at a parenting skills program were assessed. Data were collected on participant demographics, intrapersonal variables, social support, attendance goals, and parenting knowledge. Multiple regression analyses revealed four positive predictors-receipt of AFDC, endorsing goals of meeting other parents and learning how to relax, and number of children; and one negative predictor-total number of group sessions. Three variables-number of sessions, number of children, and learning to relax differentiated the highest versus lowest attenders in a discriminant analysis. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are discussed. Key Words: adolescent parents, attendance, parenting groups. Identifying Attendance Correlates for a Teen and Young Adult Parenting Program* Patricia McCarthy,** Mark Sundby, John Merladet, and Michael G. Luxenberg Sustaining adolescent participation in parent education programs is a major concern for human service professionals. A review of program evaluation studies suggests that parenting groups are characterized by high levels of attrition. It is not uncommon for more than half of teen participants to drop out of programs (cf. James & Etheridge, 1978; Weinman, Schrieber, & Robinson, 1991). Although there is a growing body of literature which addresses the question of parenting program outcomes (e.g., Clark & Baker, 1983; Seitz, Apfel, & Rosenbaum, 1991; Thomas, Rickel, Butler, & Montgomery, 1990), little systematic consideration has been given to identifying factors related to differing levels of client involvement (Unger, 1987). The identification of such factors might aid in the development of programs that are in tune with teen parents' patterns of participation and, thus, improve attendance and program effectiveness. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to assess possible correlates of attendance at a time-limited parenting program for adolescent and young adult parents. Factors Related to Attendance Teen parent programs. Empirical attempts to identify the factors related to teen parent attendance have been sparse. Nevertheless, three studies were found which suggest that social support and context of services may be important variables. Specifically, family support was positively related to participation in psychoeducational groups (Unger, 1987) and to an increased likelihood of teen mothers staying in school (Seitz et al., 1991). Furthermore, both the location of meetings (e.g., in apartment buildings where the teen parents reside) and child-care provision may enhance attendance at parenting programs (Kline, Grayson, & Mathie, 1990). Adult parent programs. A fairly substantial body of research concerns attendance at parenting programs by adult, White, middle or working class parents who have one or more children with behavior problems. These studies directly compare and contrast characteristics of parents who complete programs to those who drop out, and their results may help to inform studies of teen parent attendance. The most commonly identified variables include parent demographics, social support, intrapersonal and attitudinal factors, and parent perceptions of the nature and severity of their parenting problems. Contradictory results have been obtained for parent demographics and attendance. Holden (1986) found that parenting program completers were more likely to be female, Caucasian, married or living with a partner, more highly educated, and at a higher socioeconomic level than dropouts, whereas Lochman and Brown (1980) found no significant differences in these demographics for dropouts versus completers. One study indicates that parents with either older or male children were significantly more likely to remain in treatment (Firestone & Witt, 1982), whereas another obtained no significant relationships between completion status and either age or sex of the child (Holden, 1986). …