“When Boundaries Breathe”

We think of “the frame/boundary” in group therapy on many levels (Yalom, 1995). Most therapy groups are conducted in a regular clinical setting, be that in the practitioner’s office, outpatient clinic, hospital, or agency setting. Establishing and maintaining this frame/ boundary is crucial to the development of trust and safety in the group, regardless of the type of group, or the theoretical orientation of the group leader.