The group as selfobject: brief psychotherapy with women.

This article applies the theory of self psychology, which was developed by Heinz Kohut, to brief group psychotherapy. The article discusses the significance of the group as an expanded selfobject for individuals who do not have appropriate, available selfobjects in their environment. The article addresses the rationale for developing a 12-week women's group from a self-psychological perspective and illustrates key theoretical concepts in the beginning, middle, and end phases with group process. The role of the therapist in each phase of group development is emphasized.

Clinical social work and family medicine: a partnership in community service.

Traditionally, family physicians have been called on to handle the emotional problems of their patients. Their ability to address these concerns has been inconsistent. In hospital settings, where interdisciplinary teams are common, nonmedical professionals have been able to provide counseling services to patients. But this is a problem in private medical practices. This article presents a model for collaboration between family medical and clinical social work practice and describes a holistic approach for primary care practice.

Establishing a hospital's employee assistance program.

Employee assistance programs, hailed as a possible focus for social work in the corporate environment, can provide significant services to employees in health care settings as well. This description of one hospital's employee assistance program illustrates the marketing of social work services for the program and the issues arising out of interdepartmental collaboration and competition.