CBT in group and family settings 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. CBT in Group and Family Settings

Introduction

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses cognitive restructuring to change the maladaptive negative thinking pattern and behavior into a positive thinking pattern. CBT hypothesizes that an individual can be vulnerable to maladaptive thinking pattern of self, surrounding and the world in general. The focus of this discussion on the use of CBT in family and group settings (Thimm & Liss, 2014) CBT in group and family settings.

CBT in a group setting focuses on providing therapy to a number of people undergoing similar problems to change their maladaptive thinking patterns a more adaptive thinking pattern. The therapist focuses on the relationship between him/herself, the group, as well as the individual members of the group. Team members benefit from group therapy by sharing their challenges with other group members who might be having similar challenges (Wheeler, 2014). The group through members are a source of support and morale to each other since all members experience similar problems and challenges. CBT in group and family settings. In addition, by attending numerous individuals at once, the therapist can provide help to more individuals simultaneously (Thimm & Liss, 2014). During the practicum, I handled a group of members who all had a diagnosis of major depressive disorder.

CBT in a family setting hypothesizes that feelings, emotions, and behaviors are mutually influencing among family members. It, therefore, focuses on providing support to the members of the family to alter their thinking into more adaptive thinking and to ensure family members make better decisions and improve the atmosphere of the family setting (Wheeler, 2014). An example is a family where the husband was having an alcohol use disorder and both the wife and husband were involved in the therapy. CBT in group and family settings.

Some challenges counselors encounter while using the group setting include difficulties in restructuring the thinking pattern of people at the same time. Secondly, issues of privacy and confidentiality may present a challenge in a group setting (Ringle et al, 2015). CBT in group and family settings.

References

Ringle, V. A., Read, K. L., Edmunds, J. M., Brodman, D. M., Kendall, P. C., Barg, F., & Beidas, R. S. (2015). Barriers to and Facilitators in the Implementation of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety in the Community. Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.). 66(9), 938-45.

Thimm J & Liss A. (2014). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy for depression in routine practice. BMC Psychiatry. 14(292).

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to

       guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer. CBT in group and family settings