2. Defining Chronic Mental Illness

3. History

4. The Impact of Social Relations on Chronic Mental Illness

5. Group Dynamics and Development

6. Initiating a Group Program

7. Therapeutic Goals and Supportive Treatment

8. Forming the Group

9. The Role of the Therapist

10.The Beginning Sessions

11. The Group Census: Attendance, Newcomers, Dropouts, and Terminations

12. Special Leadership Considerations

13. Special Treatment Considerations

14. Conclusion