How Does Therapist Engagement Affect Group Psychotherapy Rates in an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Facility?

Date of Award

2024

Degree Name

Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations

Department

Department of Educational Administration

Advisor/Chair

Greg Smith

Abstract

Inpatient psychiatric facilities utilize two main forms of treatments for their patients; these are medication management and psychotherapy group sessions. Psychotherapy attendance rates at Lincoln Park Behavioral Health is low. This mixed-method action research study set out to understand what engagement techniques affected the attendance rates, the author collaborated with the facilities therapists for a better understanding. The study found that a combination of individual check ins and announcements create a higher group attendance rate.

Keywords

Inpatient Psych, Social Work, Therapist, Group Psychotherapy, Group Therapy

Rights Statement

Copyright © 2024, author.

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