Psychotherapeutic approach for addiction

Students will:

• Evaluate psychotherapeutic approaches to group therapy for addiction

To prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group therapy for addiction.
• View the media, Levy Family: Sessions 1-7, and consider the psychotherapeutic approaches being used.

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

• Identify the psychotherapeutic approach that the group facilitator is using, and explain why she might be using this approach.
• Determine whether or not you
  would use the same psychotherapeutic approach if you were the counselor
  facilitating this group, and justify your decision.
• Identify an alternative approach to group therapy for addiction, and explain why it is an appropriate option.
• Support your position with evidence-based literature.