Activity Group Therapy, Columbia University Educational Films (1950 Original Black & White Film)

Explore the intricate process of activity group therapy in this captivating 1950 black-and-white training film, created for mental health and social workers. "Activity Group Therapy" follows the development of socially maladjusted boys, aged 10 and 11, over a span of 65 weeks. Utilizing concealed cameras and microphones, the film captures the boys' behavior, interactions with therapists, and dynamics with each other. This dense and absorbing documentary provides an authentic record of children's speech and body language, advocating for the therapeutic benefits of allowing troubled boys to form a club and resolve issues independently.

Source :
Slavson, S. R., Columbia University Educational Films, P., Nathan Hofheimer Foundation, C., Jewish Board Of Guardians, C. C. & Copyright Collection. (1950) Activity Group Therapy. Campus Film Productions, Inc.Uction Company, prod United States: Columbia University Educational Films. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023600152