Cognitive Behavioral Group Work
Cognitive-behavioral group work (CBGW) is evidence-based approach, referring to the context of small group and consisting of different combinations of behavioral, cognitive, and small-group strategies. Behavioral, cognitive, and emotional change are the goals of intervention. For example, it focuses on improvement of social skills, managing anxiety, losing weight, managing chronic pain, or reducing drug and alcohol abuse. Group provides the sense of belonging, opportunity for mutual reinforcement, source of feedback, and helps improve relationships with others. Among limitations of the group as the context of therapy are threats to individualization (e.g., overlooking the needs of individual members). The structure of the group in CBGW includes: