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Resistance Group Therapy for Decades Term Paper
Pages:3 (991 words)
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Subject:Therapy
Topic:Group Therapy
Document Type:Term Paper
Document:#82208573
Multiple studies support the use of cognitive behavioral approaches in individual therapy combined with group therapy sessions to support self-care behavior, self-efficacy and positive patient outcomes (Van der Ven, et. al, 2005; Bernard & Goodyear, 1002; Alterkruse & Ray, 2000). Altekruse & Ray (2000) also support the notion that group therapy may be interchangeable with individual therapy to promote positive outcomes among patients.
Conclusions
Results of the studies reviewed suggest a new approach to group therapy should include individual and group sessions that encourage patients to focus on their successes rather than failures. At this time the evidence supporting group therapy over individual therapy is conflicting. Much of the research suggests that both approaches may be equally effective. Regardless many therapists still advocate group therapy as a primary modality for overcoming patient issues.
Pre-group training sessions may help members of the group adopt a new attitudes toward therapy that enables them to help other members remain focused on the positives rather than the negatives. In addition the research supports the use of cognitive behavior therapy as an adjunct therapy in most group sessions. It is important to note that while group therapy is supported for certain conditions, such an approach may not be beneficial for other group settings.
References
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References
Altekrsue, M. & Ray, D. (2000). "Effectiveness of group supervision vs. combined group and individual supervision." Counselor Education and Supervision, 40(1):19.
Bernard, J., & Goodyear, R. (1998). Fundamentals of clinical supervision (2nd ed.).
Boston: Allyn & Bacon
Classen, C. (2000). "Group therapy for cancer patients: A research-based handbook of psychosocial care." New York: Basic Books.
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