Posted by Dr. Bob on February 2, 2003, at 21:57:50
In reply to Hollon: Group Cognitive therapy? , posted by Miller on January 22, 2003, at 14:58:29
> Is there such thing as Group Cognitive Therapy? If so, how is that beneficial to a depressed, anxious, or suicidal person? If not, are there specific reasons?
Cognitive therapy is often practiced in a group format and often works quite well. Since the essence of CBT is teaching patients skills that they can use themselves to deal with their own distress, it lends itself nicely to such a format. Although group formats have not been as extensively studied as individual therapy, they are often the norm in such disorders as social phobia and bulimia.
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