Effective Group Therapy

Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for a wide range of conditions, and more efficient, but requires a specific set of skills. In group therapy settings, therapists should strive to build cohesion and a sense of belonging, including safety for group members with marginalized identities. This article discusses the benefits of group therapy and situations for which group therapy might be preferable to individual, as well as strategies for building cohesion and managing conflict in groups. Copyright 2023.

After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a “Commitment-to-Change” (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article series.

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New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Describe the benefits of group therapy and conditions and situations for which group therapy might be preferable to individual.
• Discuss strategies for building cohesion and managing conflict in groups.
• Describe the additional considerations that may come up when conducting a group virtually.

Stephanie Pappas

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