Online Group Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review

Katrina Andrews; Dyann Ross; Tenelle Maroney

doi:10.1007/s10597-024-01304-4

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Online Group Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review

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Online Group Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review

Katrina Andrews, Dyann Ross and Tenelle Maroney

Community Mental Health Journal, Vol.60, pp.1511-1531

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-024-01304-4

PMCID: PMC11579155

PMID: 38970740

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Abstract

Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services)

Provision of health and support services

systematic literature review

group therapy

online

counselling

psychotherapy

There is a need within counselling and psychotherapy to ensure their ability to respond to endemic presences such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by utilising rapid technological advances without compromising effectiveness. To do so, existing research about online group therapy must be built upon to provide a comprehensive understanding of the efficacious delivery of this therapy modality. Thus, a systematic review was conducted to collate what is currently known in the published and grey literature on online group therapy, using the PRISMA framework. Thirty-three articles were identified as including information regarding facilitating group therapy online. After appraising each article using appropriate quality appraisal tools, a thematic analysis was conducted on the papers, arriving at seven main themes summarising the main findings regarding online versus in-person groups, group planning, counselling micro skills, group processes, ethics, technology, and unique online therapy issues. There is a growing but incomplete body of knowledge that informs the group therapist regarding the ethical delivery of groups online. A more comprehensive review can enable group therapists to feel confident they are across best practice guidelines. Limitations and research implications are considered.

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Title: Online Group Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review
Authors: Katrina Andrews (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
Dyann Ross (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
Tenelle Maroney (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
Publication details: Community Mental Health Journal, Vol.60, pp.1511-1531
Publisher: Springer New York LLC
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s10597-024-01304-4
ISSN: 1573-2789
PMID: 38970740; PMC11579155
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Organisation Unit: School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991044198502621
Output Type: Journal article

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