A man diagnosed with alcohol dependence experiences his first relapse. During his AA meeting, another group member states, "I relapsed three times, but now have been sober for 15 years"
Which of Yalom's curative group factors does this illustrate? A. Imparting of information
B. Instillation of hope
C. Catharsis
D. Universality
B
This scenario is an example of the curative group factor of instillation of hope. This occurs when members observe the progress of others in the group with similar problems and begin to believe that personal problems can also be resolved.
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