Questions and Topics We Can Help You To Answer:
Paper Instructions:

To prepare:
•    Reflect on your practicum experiences with CBT in group and family settings.
•    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 complete:
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.
Resources:
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)
•    Chapter 12, “The Advanced Group” (pp. 345–390)
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.