Homework: Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Group Therapy for Addiction
When selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for a client, you must consider the unique needs and characteristics of that particular client. The same is true when selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for groups. Not every approach is appropriate for every group, and the group's unique needs and characteristics must be considered. For this Homework, you examine psychotherapeutic approaches to group therapy for addiction.
Task
In a 2 to 3 pages paper, address the following:
o Identify the psychotherapeutic approach that the group facilitator is using and explain why she might be using this approach.
o Determine whether or not you would use the same psychotherapeutic approach if you were the counselor facilitating this group and justify your decision.
o Identify an alternative approach to group therapy for addiction and explain why it is an appropriate option.
o Support your position with evidence-based literature.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.