Spring 2026 SOWK 487w Week 11 - Treatment Groups - Examples of CBGW, DBT, and Psychoeducational

A presentation at Heritage University in April 2026 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, BASW Program, SOWK 487w

Title slide displaying 'Treatment Groups: Examples of CBGW, DBT, and Psychoeducation' against an orange wavy background. Additional text: 'Dr. Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University, Spring 2026 for SOWK 487.'

Slide titled 'The Plan for Week 11' lists agenda items and learning objectives. Agenda includes psychoeducational group skills, group processes, and DBT information. Objectives focus on roles in psychoeducational groups and principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Orange background with layered pattern.

An open hand palm is visible with 'Start here' written at the wrist. Words 'Inhale' and 'Exhale' alternate along the fingers. Text reads: 'Trace All Five Fingers.'

Slide with title 'Teaching and Delivering Information in Psychoeducation.' Lists methods such as selecting delivery methods, demonstrating material meaningfulness, integrating new information, and encouraging retention. (Roots, 2017). Orange background.

Graduation cap, eye, and mirror icons represent psychoeducation abilities like preparing, supervision, self-reflection. Circles and figures highlight group knowledge, interpersonal skills, and connection. Text: 'Abilities in Facilitators,' 'Roots, 2017.'

Two colored sections compare 'Structured' (in green, labeled 'Manualized') with 'Responsive Groups' (in blue, labeled 'Process-Oriented'), converging into a black triangle labeled 'Integration of both processes.'

The slide lists group curricula including 'Dragon Slayers,' 'Why Try,' 'Guiding Good Choices,' and 'Aggression Replacement Training,' with logos against an orange background, titled 'Example Group Curricula.'

Triangle diagram labeled 'Thoughts,' 'Feelings,' 'Behavior' illustrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts. Text highlights negative thoughts, reinforcing behaviors, and alternate thinking strategies. Blue background with pink sidebar.

Title text reads 'Therapeutic Procedures' and 'For Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work' on an orange background. Right side lists: The Buddy System, Group Exercises, Multiple Modeling, Group Feedback, Group Brainstorming, Mutual Reinforcement. (Tolman & LeCroy, 2017).

A black bar lists phases of cognitive-behavioral group work: Beginning the Group, Motivational Enhancement Phase, Assessment Phase, Intervention Phase, Generalization Phase, set against a peach background. (Tolman & LeCroy, 2017)

A timeline titled 'Phases of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work' highlights five phases: Beginning the Group, Motivational Enhancement, Assessment, Intervention, and Generalization. Below, two icons depict 'Cohesion' and 'Orientation.'

A presentation slide outlines the 'Phases of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work.' It highlights the 'Motivational Enhancement Phase,' listing behaviors: reluctance to speak, anger, problem denial, setting apart, limited communication with group worker, and disclosure unwillingness.

The slide outlines the 'Motivational Enhancement Phase' of cognitive-behavioral group work. It lists: normalizing ambivalence, supporting self-efficacy, and providing clear advice, among other strategies in a structured format.

Diagram titled 'Phases of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work,' highlights the 'Assessment Phase' in blue, detailing tasks: gathering background information, using assessment tools, and goal setting. Stages include: Beginning, Motivational Enhancement, Assessment, Intervention, Generalization. Text citation: Tolman & LeCroy, 2017.

Tree roots extend into a dirt embankment, surrounded by dense foliage. Text overlay reads: 'Grounding Techniques: Accessibility, Broad, Present focused, Scaling, Focused outward, Stay neutral, Not relaxation training.'

Diagram lists phases of cognitive-behavioral group work, highlighting 'Intervention Phase' and 'Systematic Problem Solving.' It includes steps like problem identification, solution generation, evaluation, selection, preparation, and evaluation of outcomes. (Tolman & LeCroy, 2017)

The image displays a diagram illustrating the 'Phases of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work,' highlighting five phases: beginning, motivational, assessment, intervention, and generalization. Below are labeled boxes for group members, worker, and guests.

**Object**: Diagram **Action**: Displays phases **Context**: Cognitive-behavioral group work**Text**:- 'Phases of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work'- Phases: Beginning the Group, Motivational Enhancement Phase, Assessment Phase, Intervention Phase, Generalization Phase- 'Cognitive Change Methods'- 'Self-Centered Thinking, Assuming the Worst, Blaming Others, Minimizing/Mislabeling'- '(Tolman & LeCroy, 2017)'

A diagram outlines five phases of cognitive-behavioral group work: Beginning, Motivational Enhancement, Assessment, Intervention, and Generalization. 'Empower' is visually emphasized below. Reference: (Tolman & LeCroy, 2017).

A flowchart illustrates phases of cognitive-behavioral group work. Five phases are listed: Beginning the Group, Motivational Enhancement Phase, Assessment Phase, Intervention Phase, Generalization Phase. Text includes methods such as Guided Group Exposure and Relationship Enhancement Methods. (Tolman & LeCroy, 2017)

A slide shows a timeline labeled 'Phases of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Work' with phases: Beginning, Motivational Enhancement, Assessment, Intervention, and Generalization. Text reads 'The preparation for the transfer of skills to the world.'

The slide contains text describing dialectical theory and its role in DBT. It explains reality as interrelated, involving opposing forces, and describes dialectics as a worldview and communication method. Cited: Rizvi et al., 2013.

Text on a pink background describes Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills: - **Distress tolerance**: Coping with painful events and building resiliency.- **Mindfulness**: Experiencing the present moment, helps with negative judgments.- **Emotion regulation**: Recognizing and managing emotions constructively.- **Interpersonal effectiveness**: Expressing needs, setting limits, and negotiating respectfully.(McKay et al., 2007)

Presentation slide titled 'Developing Your Own Curriculum' lists objectives: objectives, planned content, short descriptions, in-depth details, verbatim discussion, tasks or roles. Contains additional text about group discussions in a pink box. Background features orange wave patterns.

Illustration of six abstract figures sitting around a rectangular table, suggesting a meeting. Orange background with text: 'Practice Facilitating a Group.'

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

In week 11, we start looking at treatment groups. To look at this, we will use the example of three types of groups. The week’s readings are around these topics. I also want to share some example curricula that you can see and review to get a picture of what this looks like. All of the readings for this week are good information, and I think they will help give you some perspective. Dialectical behavioral therapy is a frequently used group format, and Rizvi et al. (2013) provide a helpful overview of what it looks like. Next, Rose (2004) gives the example of cognitive-behavioral group work (CBGW). Even though most curricula don’t explicitly describe themselves as being founded in CBGW, I could argue that they are. Finally, Roffman (2004) reviews psychoeducational groups.

The agenda for week 11 is as follows:

Group Intervention Pitch
Psychoeducational group skills
Curriculum used with psychoeducational or CBGW
Phases of the group process for CBGW
Information about DBT
Planning and implementation group

Learning objectives this week include

Describe the role of the social worker as educator in psychoeducational groups and identify facilitation skills needed to effectively deliver information to group members.
Explain the foundational principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy and describe how they translate into cognitive-behavioral group work practice.
Be exposed to different cognitive behavioral therapy related group work systems.