Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy: Challenges and Opportunities

With coverage of the latest theory and research, this is a complete guide to implementing cognitive behavioral group therapy for practitioners and trainees in a range of mental health disciplines.

• Presents evidence-based protocols for depression, panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, posttraumatic stress, OCD, compulsive hoarding, psychosis, and addiction
• Provides innovative solutions for achieving efficient, effective therapy as mandated by emerging health care priorities, as well as trouble-shoots for common problems such as dropouts
• Details unique strategies for working with ethnic minorities and clients across the age spectrum, along with material on mindfulness augmentation and transdiagnostic approaches
• Includes clear, accessible instructions, complete with references to DSM-5 diagnostic changes, real-life clinical examples, and group session transcripts

Keywords: Clinical Psychology, Group CBT, mental health, depression, mindfulness, treating anxiety, therapeutic interventions, group therapist, panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, posttraumatic stress, PTSD, OCD, compulsive hoarding, psychosis, addiction, psychology, psychiatry, DSM-V, psychotherapy