Listening and being heard during group psychotherapy: A response surface analysis of (in)congruence in communication on cohesion and interest in continued group services after the initial session.

2026/07/23 by Andrew J. Seidman, Nathaniel G. Wade, Meredith V. Tittler
Psychology · #Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications #Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics #Counseling Practices and Supervision

paper · doi:10.1037/pst0000629

Abstract

= .053): More active listening in the context of lower responsiveness from other members tended to increase the likelihood of expressing interest. Implications for group process and leadership are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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