Review of therapeutic interventions in the cognitive behavioural approach in the system of group therapy

The aim of this article is to draw attention to the therapeutic potential of a group conducted in the cognitive behavioural approach. The group therapy has its origins in the psychodynamic model of pathology (early 20th century) and developed before the cognitive behavioural approach started to be implemented (late 1970s and early 1980s). What arouses great interest in working with a group is the concept of the process occurring between the members of this group, which is an important factor in therapeutic change. In turn, therapy in the cognitive behavioural approach is a series of healing interactions taking place in the cognitive and behavioural spheres of a person, the effectiveness of which has been scientifically confirmed. Working in this approach translates into improved functioning and mental well-being of the individual not only during the therapy but also after its completion. Taking into account the resources of both the process taking place in the group (e.g. establishing, maintaining, correcting interpersonal relations) and the impact of the cognitive behavioural approach (e.g. recognising the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviour; learning cognitive reattribution techniques, emotion regulation or behavioural exposures) – this paper reviews proposals for therapeutic programs in relation to common disorders, i.e. affective, neurotic, post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality. The author reviews some of the available data on the effectiveness of group therapy in this approach in relation to the aforementioned disorders, but also to the formula of individual therapy.