Discussion: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Family Settings Versus Individual Settings
Whether used with individuals or families, the goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is to modify client behavior. Although CBT for families is similar to CBT for individuals, there are significant differences in their applications. As you develop treatment plans, it is important that you recognize these differences and how they may impact your therapeutic approach with families. For this Discussion, as you compare the use of CBT for families and individuals, consider challenges of applying this therapeutic approach to your own client families.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Compare the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for families to cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals
Analyze challenges of using cognitive behavioral therapy for families
Recommend effective cognitive behavioral therapy strategies for families
To prepare:
Review the media, Johnson Family Session 3, in this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights provided on CBT in family therapy.
Reflect on your practicum experiences with CBT in family and individual 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 families compares to CBT in individual settings. Provide specific examples from your own practicum experiences. Then, explain challenges counselors might encounter when using CBT in the family setting. Support your position 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 CBT strategies to overcome the challenges your colleagues have identified. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients.
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Family vs. Individual CBT
The purpose of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is to change client behavior. While CBT for families is comparable to CBT for people, their applications differ significantly. It’s critical to notice these distinctions when you establish treatment strategies with families. Consider the challenges of applying CBT to your own client families as you compare the usage of CBT for families and individuals in this Discussion.
Learning Goals
They will:
Compare CBT for families to CBT for individuals.
Examine the drawbacks of utilizing CBT for families.
Recommend successful CBT practices for families
Prep:
Analyze the media and Johnson Family Session 3 in this week’s Learning Resources.
Analyze your CBT in family and individual contexts.
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 CBT in families differs from CBT in individuals. Describe your personal practicum experiences. Then discuss obstacles counselors may face employing CBT in family settings. Cite instances from this week’s media to back up your claim.
Read a few of your peers’ replies.
Day 6
Recommend CBT strategies to at least two of your coworkers. Back up your suggestions with research or client experiences.
