In the 1940s, which two organizations emerged to advance group therapy?

• A. AACD and APA.
• B. NASW and NBCC.
• C. ASGPP and AGPA.
• D. ASGW and AAS.

Answer: (C)

The growth of group therapy in the 1940s happened as practitioners formed dedicated professional organizations to standardize training, share research, and promote the modality. Two groups in particular emerged to advance this work: the American Group Psychotherapy Association, which organized clinicians using group methods in hospitals, clinics, and veterans’ programs and helped establish practices and credentials; and the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama, which focused on integrating group psychotherapy with psychodrama and provided forums for specialty training, conferences, and scholarly dialogue. Together, these organizations legitimated group therapy as a distinct practice and spurred its expansion across settings.