Citation

Terr LC. Bull. Menninger Clin. 1992; 56(1): 76-86.

Affiliation

University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Guilford Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1555013

Abstract

Large group counseling sessions for soldiers following battle have been commonly used since World War II. The author conceptualizes and demonstrates how these mini-marathon sessions can be adapted to support all ages and types of civilians involved in disasters. Mini-marathons take about 3 hours and are divided into three sections: story sharing, symptom sharing, and suggestions for self-help, including sharing tales of heroism and survival. After an initial mini-marathon session, a second session may be held emphasizing creativity. The author also describes how mini-marathons can be adapted for therapists who will lead their own sessions.

Language: en