Elien Neimeijer

74 Results In all interviews we identified five overarching dimensions that might help sociothera- pists to optimize the four factors of the group climate (i.e., support, growth, repression and atmosphere) at an individual level (see Figure 1). These dimensions are: 1) Autono- my, 2) Uniformity 3) Recognition, 4) Competence, and 5) Dignity. Figure 1. The five overarching dimensions as a ‘mixing console’ Support Give me guidance and space Treat everyone the same but me differently Hear, see and understand what i don’t say Challenge me within my possibilities Treat me as a person and as a client Growth Atmosphere Repression Autonomy Uniformity Recognition Competence Dignity