The Truth About Structured Therapy Groups

In this video, we’re discussing structured groups and structured exercises—including the benefits of these, when they might be best used, and at the end, we’ll discuss the risks of using more structured group approaches. In the category of Group Counseling & Group Work on the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), or another counseling exam, you’ll benefit from knowing about structured and unstructured groups. 📚 Get my favorite test-prep book, the Encyclopedia of Counseling: https://amzn.to/4ox8gqn (affiliate link) 📘 Purchase the DSM-5-TR on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49cBZAe (affiliate link) 🖥️ Stay connected on my website: http://psychwithkeegan.com CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Hi, I’m Keegan! 0:32 - What are Structured Groups? 0:47 - What are Unstructured Groups? 1:16 - A Note on Structural Groups 1:52 - Structured Groups 2:20 - Structured Exercises 2:38 - Benefits & Best Practices 4:34 - Like & Subscribe! 4:40 - Downsides & Risks 5:42 - Final Thoughts 6:19 - Thanks for Watching! REFERENCES Rosenthal, H. (2017). Encyclopedia of Counseling (4th edition). Routledge. Rosenthal, H. (2024). Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, and State Counseling Exams. Routledge. Structural Group. (2018, April 19). APA Dictionary of Psychology. https://dictionary.apa.org/structural... Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2020). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. Basic Books. DISCLAIMERS If you or someone you know are needing immediate mental health assistance, please call or text 988, contact a local emergency telephone number, or go to the nearest emergency room. By watching these videos and interacting with this channel, this does not constitute a therapist/client relationship. This video is intended for the purposes of entertainment and mental health education. Keep in mind that this video is meant as an aid for you in studying for the NCE, CPCE, or other counseling exam. This video should not be used as your only form of studying. This is my personal understanding of this content and may include my own personal views and opinions. I do not represent or speak on behalf of any organization. AFFILIATE NOTICE This description contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.