Because Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is psycho-educational in nature, the therapist often functions as a caring teacher for the client.
CBT treatment groups are therefore run almost like small, informal classes, with weekly assignments, homework review, and structured agendas.
The advantages of group treatment include more time in therapy (group sessions usually run twice as long as individual ones) at a fraction of the cost, as well as multiple sources of support and feedback, and the experience of learning from others' struggles and progress.
The focus of the group is on supporting participants in learning the cognitive behavioural skills that help in overcoming anxiety and depression. A further focus of the group is to stimulate & motivate participants to continue to use the skills that worked & to not stop there but aim for more than contentment.