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Discussion: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Group Settings Versus Family Settings
As you might recall from Week 5, there are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to appropriately apply this therapeutic approach across multiple settings. For this Discussion, as you compare the use of CBT in group settings and family settings, consider challenges of using this approach with your own groups.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Compare the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for groups to cognitive behavioral therapy for families
- Analyze challenges of using cognitive behavioral therapy for groups
- Recommend effective strategies in cognitive behavioral therapy for groups
To prepare:
- Reflect on your practicum experiences with CBT in group and family settings.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Post to Discussion Question link and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
By Day 3
Post an explanation of how the use of CBT in groups compares to its use in family settings. Provide specific examples from your own practicum experiences. Then, explain at least two challenges counselors might encounter when using CBT in the group setting. Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.
- Chapter 11, “In the Beginning” (pp. 309–344)
Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.
- Chapter 12, “The Advanced Group” (pp. 345–390)
Document: Group Therapy Progress Note