A MODEL FOR CONJOINT GROUP THERAPY FOR ASTHMATIC CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS

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  • ROBERT A. HOCK Author

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a model for the treatment of the asthmatic child and of his parents in separate concurrent psychotherapy groups, and report on the initial success of this model at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.1
Bronchial asthma is a complex syndrome of the respiratory system that is considered to have a psychosomatic component. Although numerous precipitants have been identified, and numerous symptoms have been described, the relative contribution of physical and psychological factors is unknown. It is necessary, therefore, to study the effects of both pharmacological and psychological treatments.

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Purcell, K., Brady, Chai, M., Muser, J., Molk, L., Gordon, N., and Means, J. The Effect on Asthma In Children of Experimental Separation From The Family. Psychosomatic Medicine, 31:144-164, 1969.

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Dr. Hock's address is 1825 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Ill, 60612.

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2025-01-14

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Vol. 30 (1977): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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