Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for
sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared
understanding of a struggle provides a unique opportunity to gain understanding of their own experiences.
As you examine one of the group therapy demonstrations from this week’s Learning Resources, consider the
role and efficacy of the leader and the reasons that specific therapeutic techniques were selected.

In a 3- to 4-page paper, identify the video you selected and address the following:
What group therapy techniques were demonstrated? How well do you believe these techniques were
demonstrated?
What evidence from the literature supports the techniques demonstrated?
What did you notice that the therapist did well?
Explain something that you would have handled differently.
What is an insight that you gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy?
Now imagine you are leading your own group session. How would you go about handling a difficult group
member?

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