ABSTRACT
I was introduced to this ritual at an inpatient eating disorders facility in groups made up of women aged eighteen and older. The group was process oriented and met every morning for ninety minutes at the beginning of the treatment day. When the facility had a full census the group had eight patients with two therapists facilitating. Although
this intervention was used in an inpatient setting, it is just as useful in an outpatient setting where patients move beyond the superficial level of interaction by sharing and processing at deeper levels. This would be a very appropriate intervention with adolescent groups, as well.
