THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE IN THE GROUP LEADER - SOMEBASIC THOUGHTS

Previous experience working with individuals on a one-to-one basis alo ng with previous analytic therapy are important prerequisites for anal ytic group training Training must emphasize understanding of group-as- a-whole processes, such as basic assumption life, complex transference manifestations, as well as awareness of one's countertransference rew ard individuals subgroups and the group-as-a-whole. Specific concepts derived from object-relations theory such as projective identification are crucial to master Personal analytic group therapy is recommended.