A variety of psychotherapy techniques have been used in group therapy settings. Each theoretical orientation has a variety of techniques that contribute to group work. For the purpose of this assignment, I will be examining the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the theoretical orientation to guide group work.
CBT is a very popular theoretical orientation for individual and group psychotherapy. The techniques used in CBT help a client recognize their maladaptive ways of thinking. It helps clients to navigate the ways in which their thought patterns can be harmful to their psychological health and how these negative thoughts can impact their relationships and social functioning. After identifying these negative thinking habits, CBT uses psychoeducation to help the client learn why these habits are negative, how it is impacting each area of their life, and how to change their thought patterns to improve these dysfunctional habits.
The techniques of CBT are used to help clients learn and maintain a skill set. The purpose of CBT in a group setting starts out by identifying specific, measurable goal that can be achieved by the end of treatment (CITE GRID). For example, if you are working with a group of individuals who …show more content…
Therefore, CBT group therapy would be an extremely useful technique for caregivers of individuals suffering from schizophrenia. Not only would the techniques help modulate any feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress that are being presented in the group, but they can carry over to other areas of caregiving. As with the research above, skills could be taught to caregivers to relieve acute stress and psychological distress as well instill feelings of confidence and success as a caregiver following
CBT is a very popular theoretical orientation for individual and group psychotherapy. The techniques used in CBT help a client recognize their maladaptive ways of thinking. It helps clients to navigate the ways in which their thought patterns can be harmful to their psychological health and how these negative thoughts can impact their relationships and social functioning. After identifying these negative thinking habits, CBT uses psychoeducation to help the client learn why these habits are negative, how it is impacting each area of their life, and how to change their thought patterns to improve these dysfunctional habits.
The techniques of CBT are used to help clients learn and maintain a skill set. The purpose of CBT in a group setting starts out by identifying specific, measurable goal that can be achieved by the end of treatment (CITE GRID). For example, if you are working with a group of individuals who …show more content…
Therefore, CBT group therapy would be an extremely useful technique for caregivers of individuals suffering from schizophrenia. Not only would the techniques help modulate any feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress that are being presented in the group, but they can carry over to other areas of caregiving. As with the research above, skills could be taught to caregivers to relieve acute stress and psychological distress as well instill feelings of confidence and success as a caregiver following