NRNP 6645 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Comparing Group, Family, and Individual Settings

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Comparing Group, Family, and Individual Settings

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a very effective form of treatment, and it is recommended as the first intervention for mental disorders such as anxiety and depression in both adolescents and adults, according to the NICE Clinical Guidelines and other sources (Epel et al., 2021). As a result, CBT can be used in family therapy, group therapy, and one-on-one therapy. In group counseling, CBT is used to assist individuals with comparable mental disorders and therapeutic objectives in enhancing their resilience and acquiring novel strategies to manage their symptoms. This is achieved via collaboration with a group therapist. So, the group therapist has to focus on helping the group reach its goals before the session ends. When it comes to families, the CBT method focuses on how family members connect and how that affects how well or how poorly the family works as a whole. Individual therapy using CBT stresses helping people learn how to help themselves.

PMHNPs may encounter more difficulties while conducting group therapy sessions as opposed to family or individual sessions. Preserving the privacy and secrecy of each group member and effectively addressing conflicts involving disruptive individuals are among the challenges faced in this context (Alavi et al., 2021). Therapists often have challenges in creating a safe and open atmosphere for sharing due to the limitations above. According to Abeditehrani et al. (2020), some participants may intentionally withhold confidential information that may have potentially aided in their recovery. Consequently, it might be challenging to cultivate respect among group members and ensure equitable treatment for everyone in the event of a disruptive member. In order to ensure a successful group therapy session, group therapists need to use suitable approaches that facilitate the cultivation of respect and equitable involvement among all group members.

Each supporting source is deemed scholarly due to its publication in recognized academic publications. “Clinical Psychology in Europe” and “Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy” are peer-reviewed academic publications specializing in publishing research within psychology. The journal “Children” is a freely accessible publication disseminates research on child development and psychology. The papers also include citations and references to other academic sources, demonstrating that the writers have comprehensively examined the current material. In addition, the papers are equipped with DOIs, which serve as distinctive identifiers for academic publications.

References

Abeditehrani, H., Dijk, C., Sahragard Toghchi, M., & Arntz, A. (2020). Integrating cognitive behavioral group therapy and psychodrama for a social anxiety disorder: An intervention description and an uncontrolled pilot trial. Clinical Psychology in Europe, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.v2i1.2693

Alavi, S. S., Ghanizadeh, M., Mohammadi, M. R., Jannatifard, F., Esmaeeli Alamooti, S., & Farahani, M. (2021). The effects of cognitive-behavioral-group therapy on reducing the symptoms of an internet addiction disorder and promoting the quality of life and mental health. Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 43(1). https://doi.org/10.47626/2237-6089-2020-0010

Epel, N., Zohar, A. A., Artom, A., Novak, A. M., & Lev-Ari, S. (2021). The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy on Children’s Self-Esteem. Children, 8(11), 958. https://doi.org/10.3390/children8110958

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Comparing Group, Family, and Individual Settings

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 individual, group, and family settings, consider challenges of using this approach with groups you may lead, as well as strategies for overcoming those challenges.

Resources

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WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare:

• Review the videos in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights provided on CBT in various settings.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of how the use of CBT in groups compares to its use in family or individual settings. Explain at least two challenges PMHNPs might encounter when using CBT in one of these settings. Support your response with specific examples from this week’s media and at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly and attach the PDFs of your sources.

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Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6 of Week 1

Respond to at least two of your colleagues by recommending strategies to overcome the challenges your colleagues have identified. Support your recommendation with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients.

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 Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!

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