A Home Study Continuing Education Course for Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Counselors

Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy
For
Specific Problems and Populations.

John R. White, Ph.D. and Arthur Freeman, Ed.D. (Eds.). 2000. 404 Pages.

Part 1. For Specific Problems

12 Hours CE Credits

                         60 Questions: True/False, Multiple Choice, and Matching

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This course presents concepts, techniques, and processes of the time-limited Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy model as they are applied to eight specific diagnoses. Step-by-step guidelines cover the processes of selecting participants, moving through the different phases of group therapy, functioning as a group therapy leader, developing therapeutic content, and structuring group sessions. Case examples demonstrate how these empirically supported cognitive behavioral methods are utilized in a group setting.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain concepts and techniques for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Specify how to employ at least three CBT techniques in a group format.

• Describe the functions of a Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT) leader.

• List the purposes for key structural elements of group sessions.

• State how CBGT can be used to treat seven clinical diagnoses

• Explain how to balance group cohesiveness and task focus.

• Discuss the benefits of the CBGT group process.

• Describe at least three specific group exercises.

• Plan relapse prevention for at least one clinical diagnosis.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction

   1. Cognitive Model for Group Therapy

   2. Commonly Used Methods

   3. Elements of a Collaborative Relationship

2. Depression

   1. CBT Group Principles

   2. Structure and Content of Group Sessions

   3. Common Themes in Group Treatment of Depression

   4. Concluding Treatment

3. Panic and Phobia

   1. Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

   2. Efficacy of Group Treatments for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

   3. Group Treatment Techniques for Panic and Agoraphobia

   4. Group Structure and Selection

4. Obesity

   1. Ten Characteristics of an Effective Weight-Loss Program

   2. The Treatment Process

5. Eating Disorders

   1. Cognitive Model of Eating Disorders

   2. Cognitive Group Therapy with Eating Disorders

   3. Blended Grouping: Two Diagnostic Groups

   4. Group Format

6. Dual Diagnoses

   1. Client Criteria and Mix

   2. Conceptualization

   3. Engagement and Motivation Group

7. Dissociative Disorders

   1. Cognitive Group Therapy: Level 1

   2. Level 2 Group

8. Adult Attention Deficit Disorder

   1. The Nature of ADD

   2. Overview of Treatment

   3. Treatment Description

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