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1. Group Psychotherapy

Cohesiveness does not equal comfort. Unless hostility is openly expressed and managed by the therapist persistent covert hostile attitudes may hamper the cohesiveness and effect interpersonal learning. If hostility is not addressed, it will seep out in indirect ways. Unaddressed hostility can cause people to stop talking, and when people stop talking, people quit. When people quit group, there is no group, no talking, and no change. How would the therapist encourage group cohesiveness and attendance? 250 words

2. Group Psychotherapy

Some individuals prefer group therapy over individual therapy, while others are wary of group therapy settings. There are various types of group therapy, each benefiting individuals in multiple ways. Research has shown that group therapy is valuable in many instances, especially for individuals suffering from addiction. What are some of the benefits of group therapy? What are the drawbacks and how might they be addressed by the therapist? 250 words

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References

Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Fjeldstad, A., Hoglend, P., & Lorentzen, S. (2017). Patterns of change in interpersonal problems during and after short-term and long-term psychodynamic group therapy: A randomized clinical trial. Society for Psychotherapy Research, 27(3), 350-361. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org.regiscollege.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/10503307.2015.1102357

Six types of group therapy. (2017). First Steps Recovery. Retrieved from https://www.firststepsrecovery.com/6-types-group-therapy/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2015). A treatment improvement protocol TIP 41. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-41-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-Group-Therapy/SMA15-3991

Tartakovsky, M. (2018). 5 benefits of group therapy. Psych Central. Retrieved from https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-benefits-of-group-therapy/

Wheeler, K. (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse (2nd ed.). United States: Bradford & Bigelow.

• Wheeler, K. (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer. ISBN: 9780826110008
  • Chapter 14 – Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Complex Trauma
  • Chapter 11 – Group Therapy
  • Chapter 16 – Psychopharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy