NURS 6650 Discussion: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Group Settings Versus Family Settings
As you might recall from Week 5, 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 group settings and family settings, consider challenges of using this approach with your own groups.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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 prepare:
Reflect on your practicum experiences with CBT in group and family settings.
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 Post to Discussion Question link and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
By Day 3
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.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
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.
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NURS 6650: Group vs. Family CBT
As mentioned in Week 5, CBT is used differently for families and individuals. The same goes for CBT in groups and CBT in families. To effectively employ this therapeutic technique in numerous settings, you must first comprehend the differences. Consider the challenges of using CBT in your own groups as you compare it to CBT in family contexts.
Learning Goals
They will:
Compare the usage of CBT for groups and CBT for families.
Examine the drawbacks of group CBT.
Recommend effective group CBT tactics
Prep:
Reflect on your CBT group and family practicum experiences.
Note: You must complete your initial post before you can access and comment to your colleagues’ posts. To start, click the Post to Discussion Question link, then select Create Thread. Remember that once you hit publish, you can’t go back and delete or alter your own posts. Please double verify your post before submitting!
Day 3
Explain how using CBT in groups differs from doing it in families. Describe your personal practicum experiences. Then describe two challenges counselors may have while practicing CBT in groups. Give examples from this week’s media to back up your point.
Read a few of your peers’ replies.
Day 6
Respond to at least two of your coworkers by offering solutions to their problems. Back up your suggestions with research or client experiences.
