ABSTRACT
Why are our group members much more likely to note and comment freely on the courage of their fellow members than are we as leaders? Why is courage so seldom mentioned in the . . . literature when (it) resides at the heart of psychodynamic group therapy . . . It seems only fitting as our profession begins to honor human strength and resilience that we pay more attention to our patients’ courage . . . (They) often respond more favorably to optimal responsiveness than to optimal frustration, we need to revitalize our appreciation of the courage . . . (they) display in facing their fears and their impulses as well as the reactions of others.
