Group therapy can be very beneficial for clients. In fact, research has shown that for many clients, group therapy is as
effective as individual therapy. Members of groups are not only able to influence change within one another, but they
are often able to more easily relate to the guidance of peers than that of a therapist. With the increasing popularity of
this therapeutic approach, it is essential for you to have a strong foundation in psychotherapeutic techniques for
groups.
This week, you explore group therapy and consider how you might apply current literature to your own clinical
practice.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
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Evaluate the efficacy of group therapy techniques in counseling sessions Recommend strategies for leading group therapy sessions
Learning Resources
Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.)
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how–to guide for evidence–based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
• Chapter 12, “Group Therapy”
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Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The therapeutic factors. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 1-18). Basic Books.
Credit: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 5th Edition by Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. Copyright 2005 by Basic Books. Reprinted
by permission of Basic Books via the Copyright Clearance Center.
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Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). Interpersonal learning. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 19-52). Basic Books.
Credit: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 5th Edition by Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. Copyright 2005 by Basic Books. Reprinted
by permission of Basic Books via the Copyright Clearance Center.
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Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). Group cohesiveness. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 53–76). Basic Books.
Credit: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 5th Edition by Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. Copyright 2005 by Basic Books. Reprinted
by permission of Basic Books via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Required Media (click to expand/reduce)
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Cats Cats. (2016, September 29). Interpersonal group therapy for addiction rec overy demonstration [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/szS31h0KMIO
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Gerber, B. (2013, November 21). Psychotherapy group for schizophrenia [Vide o]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Dzus8WGqA
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Henson, B. A. (2017, April 27). Role play: Group counseling for adolescents wit h anxiety [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6CF09f5S1M
PsychotherapyNet. (2009, May 6). Irvin Yalom inpatient group psychotherapy vi deo [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Elmr65RDg
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PsychotherapyNet. (2009, May 7). Irvin Yalom outpatient group psychotherapy video [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/PwnfWMNbg48
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Optional Media
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Psychotherapy.net. (n.d.-a). Group therapy: A live demonstration – With Irvin Yalom [Video]. https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/group-therapy-live- demonstration
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Psychotherapy.net. (n.d.-b). Group therapy for addictions: An interpersonal
relapse prevention approach [Video]. https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/group- therapy–addictions-interpersonal-relap
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Assignment: Analyzing Group Techniques
Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and
foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared understanding of a struggle provides a unique opportunity to gain understanding of their own
experiences.
As you examine one of the group therapy demonstrations from this week’s Learning Resources, consider the role and efficacy of the leader and the
reasons that specific therapeutic techniques were
selected.
To prepare:
Select one of the group therapy video demonstrations from this week’s required media Learning Resources.
The Assignment
In a 3- to 4-page paper, identify the video you selected and address the following:
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What group therapy techniques were demonstrated? How well do you believe these techniques were demonstrated?
What evidence from the literature supports the techniques demonstrated?
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What did you notice that the therapist did well?
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Explain something that you would have handled differently.
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What is an insight that you gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy?
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Now imagine you are leading your own group session. How would you go about handling a difficult situation with
a disruptive group member? How would you elicit participation in your group? What would you anticipate finding
in the different phases of group therapy? What do you see as the benefits and challenges of group therapy? Support your reasoning with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources, and explain why each of your
supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
By Day 7
Submit your Assignment.
Reminder The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
Submission and Grading Information
To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
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Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK3Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the
name.
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Click the Week 3 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.
Click the Week 3 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.
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Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as
“WK3Assgn+last name+first initial. (extension)” and click Open.
Learning Resources
Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
- Chapter 12, “Group Therapy”
Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). Interpersonal learning. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 19–52). Basic Books.Credit: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 5th Edition by Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. Copyright 2005 by Basic Books. Reprinted by permission of Basic Books via the Copyright Clearance Center.Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). Group cohesiveness. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.) (pp. 53–76). Basic Books.Credit: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 5th Edition by Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. Copyright 2005 by Basic Books. Reprinted by permission of Basic Books via the Copyright Clearance Center.Required Media (click to expand/reduce)
Gerber, B. (2013, November 21). Psychotherapy group for schizophrenia [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Dzus8WGqAHenson, B. A. (2017, April 27). Role play: Group counseling for adolescents with anxiety [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6CF09f5S1MPsychotherapyNet. (2009, May 6). Irvin Yalom inpatient group psychotherapy video [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Elmr65RDgPsychotherapyNet. (2009, May 7). Irvin Yalom outpatient group psychotherapy video [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/PwnfWMNbg48
