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Discussion 42

Discussion 42

Q Group therapy involves different types of psychotherapy in a group setting. It has the following advantages: • It is economical (Prochaska & Norcross, 2017). • Compared with one-to-one therapy, group therapy provides more information and life experience for clients to draw on. • Appropriate behavior receives group support. • Affiliating with people with similar problems is reassuring. • Group members who show improvement provide hope for other members. • Members of groups have the opportunity to practice social skills in a relatively non-threatening atmosphere. Examples include: Couple Therapy Family Therapy Self-Help and Support Groups Read the following article: Psychotherapy - Understanding group therapy (Links to an external site.), written for the APA. Answer the following questions: (1) What are some of the problems addressed in group therapy sessions? (2) What are some of the benefits of group therapy, according to the article? (3) What are some of the things you should consider when looking for a group? (4) If you were trying to solve a personal problem, would you consider group counseling, or would you prefer individual counseling? Why? Make your response 250-300 words and respond to at least two other students in 75-100 words. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.

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