Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy: Challenges and Opportunities

This is a complete guide to implementing cognitive behavioral group therapy across a range of mental health contexts.  Written by a leading clinician and researcher in the field, the guide presents evidence–based protocols for depression, panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, posttraumatic stress, OCD, compulsive hoarding, psychosis, and addiction. The author provides innovative solutions for achieving efficient, effective therapy as mandated by emerging health care priorities.  She also offers trouble–shooting for common problems related to group therapy programs such as transdiagnostic approaches, mindfulness–augmentation, dropout prevention, and therapist qualification.  In addition, she details unique strategies for working with ethnic minorities and clients across the age spectrum from children to the elderly. Throughout, the book includes clear instructions for professionals and trainees at all levels, complete with references to DSM–5 diagnostic changes, real–life clinical examples, and group session transcripts.  Relevant for those using CBT and/or group therapy in a range of disciplines from psychology, social work, and counseling to occupational therapy, psychiatry, and nursing this is an invaluable guide to a burgeoning therapeutic intervention.