A man diagnosed with alcohol dependence experiences his first relapse.During his Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)meeting,another group member states,"I relapsed three times,but now have been sober for 15 years." Which of Yalom's curative group factors does this illustrate?

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The statement by the group member illustrates Instillation of hope, which is one of Yalom's curative factors. The group member's experience of relapse multiple times but eventually achieving long-term sobriety instills hope in the newly relapsed member that they too can overcome their addiction.

A Man Diagnosed with Alcohol Dependence Experiences His First Relapse