Therapy : Therapy / Group Therapy

Group therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that brings individuals together in a therapeutic setting to work through their individual issues. According to Yalom (2005) installation and maintenance of hope is a crucial for the group process to be therapeutic (Yalom, 2005). In choosing a therapeutic approach to that would best work in facilitating groups, first is to understand the qualities needed to be a competent group therapist. To be competent as a group therapist he/she must have an awareness of their competence, they must understand the needs of the client and have insight into whether their competence level is adequate to meet the client’s needs (Corey, Corey & Callahan, 2011). Not only must the group therapist be competent in

The Effects of Psychoeducational Group Therapy on Symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety and Depression Among Incarcerated Women

My preferred theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The main assumption of CBT is that events and situations in life do not cause emotional problems (e.g., guilt or depression); rather problems are due to irrational beliefs and perceptions about the situations (Corey, 2009). The goals of CBT focus on correcting the client’s automatic and self-defeating thoughts, which should ultimately help them to develop a more adaptive philosophy of life (Corey, 2009). I like that this approach focuses on challenging and changing the client’s cognitive distortions, core beliefs, automatic thoughts, and schemas. Another positive aspect is that this approach focuses on the cognitive triad,

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Track 1 residency really taught me so much about myself. We had so much time to ask questions about how to counsel people. We did some relaxing exercises, and we had the chance to learn about other people. I learned that it is important to be aware of how you are handling what you are experiencing in that very moment. This was a time to ask questions, and to learn how to ask people questions. In track 2, I hope to further enhance my skills what learning how to use the skills that I already have.

This paper explores the different ways in which group counseling can be used for the purpose of Vocational Rehabilitation. It also gives detailed information of how technology can be used in group counseling during Vocational Rehabilitation. The technique of group counseling especially in the area of Vocational Rehabilitation can bring up a number of ethical issues for the counselor and client to resolve. Those ethical issues can also cross over into the area of technology.

There are a number of things you can do to ensure that you get the most out of group therapy. You will need to actively participate in the group. There are probably a lot of things that you do not feel comfortable sharing with the group. However, the more you participate, the more you will get out of the group.

Individuals who suffers psychological illnesses such as obsessive compulsive disorder, substance use disorders, hoarding disorders, anxiety disorder and other related disorders frequently experience the increased of morbidity, mortality and undoubtedly higher treatment costs. Many people with an anxiety disorder also have a co-occurring disorder or physical illness, which can make their symptoms worse and recovery more difficult. An emerging literature suggests that providing group cognitive–behavioral therapy (GCBT) treatment for such disorders may improve both mood and feasibility in behavioral modifications. Although individual and group cognitive– behavioral interventions have been successful in treating previous related disorders,

There are several reasons why group therapy is recommended for individuals experiencing life challenges. Group therapy can be lively, challenging, poignant and sometimes difficult; experiences, which can help individuals, examine, and explore their issues in greater detail and achieve greater clarity, understanding and acceptance of oneself and others. Group therapy is not suitable for everyone. Most therapists interview potential participants to determine if the group is likely to meet their needs given the format, purpose and experience of the particular group.

Through research, group therapy has been proven to be as cost affective and therapeutically beneficial as individual therapy for treatment of psychological issues (Corey, Corey & Corey, 2010). For counselors to appropriately facilitate many types of group therapy they need to develop certain skills. These skills can be learned through cross training. Some counselors may find they only like to facilitate certain types of groups, but they can overcome their personal discomfort by learning the strategies that are available to assist them. This paper is about my group therapy conceptualization, world view, and the group process.

Recognizing one of the members as a past participant in my parent-child playgroups, I decided to engage with her for feedback on the support group. She expressed how beneficial it has been to listen to other mother’s experiences and have them receive feedback on their presenting issues. She shared how many of the experiences were ones she was also struggling with and that it benefited to watch others solve their problems, resulting with insight into her own. Also known as imitative behavior, group members often learn from watching one another tackle problems (Yalom & Leszcz, 2005). In group therapy, it is not uncommon for a member to benefit by observing the therapy of another member with a similar problem. This therapeutic factor present

I used to work for a therapeutic community that provided intensive group therapy for children with special needs for 5 days a week, in the opposite shift of their school hours. This type of therapy simulates social environment, so the children learn how to behave adaptatively. We had clients from ages 4 to 11, and they presented aggressive behaviors due to psychological issues such as sexual harassment, autistic spectrum and oppositional defiant disorder.

The purpose of this research is to outline alternative therapeutic cures for individuals or patients with posttraumatic stress within a group setting. In particular, those suffering from post sexual abuse and non-psychotic mental health disorders in order to improve the mental well being of the individual. The research focuses on the impact group therapy has to help the patient to realize that those suffering are not alone and that other people are going through similar, if not the same, personal mental struggles. The research also shows that through group therapy, different therapeutic methods are used such as art therapy and musical therapy. Through these therapeutic methods, it may help to further acknowledge the thinking style of a patient,

In this particular article it describes why councilors would pick clients to become a part of a group therapy session. As well as, shedding light to why some methods and disorders that is best for the client. While still obtaining when a councilor should recommend individual therapy for some clients. In each section of the article the author gives the reader examples in to which helps explains what a client is going through.

Depression in late life is very common, particularly in older adults who are moving in to a different phase of their lives. They may experience a loss of a job, death of a spouse, empty nest, or a move that has taken them away from their social network. Geriatric depression is expensive for everyone involved, from the seniors who suffer not only mentally but physically from its effects to the increased use of health services such as emergency room visits. Suicide is also a consequence of depression in seniors. Sometimes depression is not diagnosed properly because its physical symptoms can mimic other illnesses. Many women, ages 55 and up, experience feelings of loneliness, isolation and do not know what to do now that they are in this new stage in their life; not working etc. Is the women’s group effective in helping members overcome feelings of depression and isolation?