1. Discuss several therapeutic factors relative to group versus individual thera

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Discuss several therapeutic factors relative to group versus individual therapy. How and why are they similar and different?
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Relate the psychological concept of individual change to the practice of group psychotherapy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of attempting to create change within a group as opposed to within an individual?
Required Reading:
Field, T (2018). Group Dynamics and Process: Therapeutic Factors [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tgeLbkcLSM (5:41)
MassGeneralHospital (2018). Group Therapy: The Power of the Group to Change Relationship Patterns [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47YvO6bfSYY (34:01)
Mitsopoulou-Sonta, L. (2019). Working in group therapy during a period of social trauma. Group Analysis, 52(2),158-171. Retrieved from Sage Psychology Subject Collection
American Psychological Association. Psychotherapy: Understanding Group Therapy. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/group-therapy.aspx
Paquin, J. D., Kivlighan, D. I., & Drogosz, L. M. (2013). If you get better, will I? An actor–partner analysis of the mutual influence of group therapy outcomes. Journal Of Counseling Psychology, 60(2), 171-179. Retrieved from EBSCO multi-search.
Tate, K. A., Rivera, E. T., Conwill, W. L., Miller, M. D., & Puig, A. (2013). Conceptualizing Group Dynamics From Our Clients’ Perspective: Development of the Conceptualization of Group Dynamics Inventory. Journal For Specialists In Group Work, 38(2), 146-168. Retrieved from EBSCO multi-search.