Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy Activities Quickstart Guide

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16 Jul 2021

Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Group Therapy Activities Quickstart guide with Dawn Elise Snipes provides unique ways to help people learn and practice cbt tools to enhance mental health Please SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to be notified when we release new videos and when Dr Dawn Elise Snipes is going live each month Access additional benefits by JOINING here a https 3A 2F 2Fwww youtube com 2Fchannel 2FUCAE3JJi8tX7gfhZEXCUGd A 2Fjoin a Sponsored by TherapyNotes com Manage your practice securely and efficiently Two free months of TherapyNotes with coupon code CEU Secure email provided by a https 3A 2F 2Fwww protonmail com a CEUs are available for this presentation at a https 3A 2F 2Fwww allceus com 2Fmember 2Fcart 2Findex 2Fproduct 2Fid 2F520 2Fc 2F a Want to listen to it as a podcast instead Subscribe to Counselor Toolbox Podcast a https 3A 2F 2Fpod link 2F1120947649 a At its core CBT has the principles of noticing understanding and addressing thoughts feelings and behaviors Functional Analysis The process of identifying the antecedents causes triggers and consequences positive negative of behaviors Problem Identification and Solving Activity When you experience a problem How can you remember to practice the pause What techniques can you use to get through the initial adrenaline rush Describe a time you get upset and effectively managed it Give an example of a time you got upset and did not effectively manage it What was the difference Activity Give an example of when you have used each distortion Discuss why each distortion may develop Explore the benefits and drawbacks of each distortion Identify ways to address each distortion ABC-DE A Activating Event B Automatic Beliefs C Consequences D Dispute automatic beliefs E Evaluate effectiveness of reactions Activity Identify 3 things that trigger anxiety Bridges authority figures tests relative coming to visit Identify 3 things that trigger anger Tailgating lying computer problems laziness Cognitive Restructuring Literally changing your thoughts Find meaning in the current event Challenge the interpretation Develop a both and perspective Activity Identify 3 common triggers for anxiety or anger Find meaning in the current event Interpret the event as a challenge instead of a threat Develop a both and perspective Systematic Desensitization Learning to effectively use coping skills to reduce distress through gradual exposure Level 1 Imagine and describe the distressing event Level 2 Expose yourself at a safe distance to the distressing event Level 3 Experience the distressing event Process For each level rate distress on a scale from 1-5 Use skills of choice to reduce your distress until you are at a 1 Practice until you can think about the event without getting distressed Cognitive Processing Therapy What is the evidence for and against Is this based on facts or feelings Are all aspects of the situation being considered Are you using all or nothing terms Are you confusing high and low probability events What is the most logical course of action Example Anxiety about heart attack dying Activity Identify 3 things you are worried about right now Not being good enough failure being alone forever Acceptance and Commitment Accepting reality as it is and committing to choosing thoughts and behaviors which will help you move toward a rich and meaningful life Commitment Determination to improve the next moment Realization that there are multiple aspects to commit to in your rich and meaningful life Summary There are a variety of ways to help people explore and address the thoughts which may be keeping them stuck Some techniques will work better in certain situations Since cognition is based on prior experiences teaching CBT in group can help clients explore alternate interpretations and information in similar situations By developing a broader understanding of situations people can explore the effectiveness of their thinking in terms of how it impacts their ability to live a rich and meaningful life AllCEUs provides multimedia counseloreducation and CEUs for LPCs LMHCs LMFTs and LCSWs as well as addiction counselor precertification training and continuing education Live Interactive Webinars 5 Unlimited Counseling CEs for 59 AllCEUs courses are accepted in most states because we are approved as an education provider for NAADAC the States of Florida and Texas Boards of Social Work and Mental Health Professional Counseling the California Consortium for Addiction Professionals and Professions the Australian Counselling Association DrDawnEliseSnipes provides training through allceus that are helpful for LPCCEUs LMHCCEUs LCPCCEUs LSWCEUs LCSWCEUs LMFTCEUs CRCCEUs LADCCEUs CADCCEUs MACCEUs CAPCEUs NCCCEUS LCDCCEUs CPRSCEUs CTRSCEUs and more