ABSTRACT
It is likely that most clients, given the choice, would initially opt for individual rather than a group intervention. Thus even in those prepared to engage in group therapy there is likely to be a certain reluctance, a few are likely to be positively antagonistic and for others their motivation to participate in a group is somewhere in between. GCBT has therefore to be positively marketed, and client reservations anticipated and appropriately dealt with. Whilst the focus of this volume is on GCBT for depression and anxiety disorders, the same issue of preparedness to join a group appears to raise its head for other disorders and difficulties. For example, in a study of CBT for back pain (Lamb et al. 2010) only 63% of participants attended three or more of the six group sessions but the GCBT was still superior to standard advice. During an assessment session a client can be asked to complete the readiness for a group form (Table 2.1). Readiness for a group https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">
Please circle a number, on the ruler below, to indicate how ready you feel to join a group of others with your difficulties, to learn new ways of handling your problems.
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If you indicated a ‘No’ or ‘Maybe’ number above, what is it that puts you off joining a group?
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