Question 1:

It is becoming clear that much of mental illnesses originate in some way from the individual's relations with groups and that groups may be used effectively in mental therapy.

Discuss critically, with the use of examples, how in some way mental illness is derived from the individual's relations with groups and that groups may be used effectively to treat mental illness.

Question 2:

Group therapy is just as effective as individual therapy (Barlow et al.,) and will be recommended if your counsellor thinks it would be the most helpful method to address your concerns.

What should a client do to get the most out of group therapy?

Question 3:

Therapists take vacations, attend professional meetings, become ill and occasionally have competing priorities that mandate them not to be present to lead their group.

What could they do to overcome their absences in such circumstances?