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Family Therapy and Group Therapy

Family therapy and group therapy are psychotherapeutic approaches that involve treating multiple individuals together, either within family systems or in therapeutic groups, rather than in individual one-on-one sessions. Research published in the International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research examines …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-612X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Family therapy and group therapy are psychotherapeutic approaches that involve treating multiple individuals together, either within family systems or in therapeutic groups, rather than in individual one-on-one sessions. Research published in the International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research examines these modalities primarily in medical and caregiving contexts. Published studies have investigated music therapy interventions delivered to family caregivers and care staff in palliative care settings, measuring effects on mood and healing sense. The journal has also explored combined therapeutic approaches for depressed cancer patients experiencing pain, comparing integrated treatment protocols against usual care. Additional research has examined psychosocial interventions for bipolar disorder and cognitive-analytic therapy for women with breast cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder, contexts where family involvement and group support often play important roles. These investigations reflect the growing recognition that psychological interventions addressing relational dynamics, caregiver burden, and shared therapeutic experiences can complement individual treatment, particularly when patients face serious medical conditions or when caregivers require support. The research contributes to understanding how collaborative therapeutic formats may enhance outcomes for patients and their support networks across various clinical populations.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Family Therapy and Group Therapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research (ISSN 2574-612X).

Journal editorial board
Karim Sedky · United States Tullio Scrimali · Italy DAMIANA SCUTERI · Italy

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