| Group therapy for troubled youth follows the | | | | up and heal themselves. Troubled adolescents who |
| cognitive behavioral interactive therapy model. This | | | | are withdrawn because of depression or other |
| type of therapy was made popular by Alcoholics | | | | underlying psychological problems find an outlet for |
| Anonymous and is now used to address many social | | | | their suppressed emotions in a group. They are |
| and psychological problems. The troubled adolescent | | | | encouraged to talk while others listen and this goes a |
| is talking to others with similar problems and the | | | | long way in building their self esteem. They find |
| atmosphere becomes less intimidating for the | | | | confidence and a sense of achievement by helping |
| adolescent to confront problems. It is easier for | | | | others in a group and thereby help themselves. The |
| young people to overcome their problems with the | | | | behavior steadily changes and they grow emotionally |
| help of others who have the same issues. | | | | with the others in the group. |
| There are many places where groups work together | | | | Some experts believe that troubled youth should not |
| under the supervision of a social worker or expert | | | | attend group therapy. They believe that in a group |
| counselor to solve their problems in a group. Church | | | | the adolescent encounters new problems that could |
| programs, youth rehabilitation centers and therapeutic | | | | push them deeper into trouble. A group of similarly |
| schools offer group therapy to help troubled | | | | troubled adolescents do not play a positive role in |
| adolescents. A group typically involves two or more | | | | helping the adolescent. They believe that interaction |
| patients who interact with the help of a licensed | | | | with other anti social adolescents will not benefit the |
| therapist. | | | | troubled adolescent in a positive way. Family therapy |
| Experts believe that group therapy works well if | | | | is believed to be better than group therapy for |
| they address a specific problem. A generalized | | | | reforming troubled youth. |
| approach does not work. When specific problems like | | | | Other experts believe that group therapy will help if |
| depression or eating disorders or addictions are | | | | the group is involved in an activity. Group music |
| addressed, groups play a positive and supportive role | | | | therapy or group art therapy, dancing, sports and |
| in reforming troubled youth. A group of individuals | | | | games with other troubled teens who are attempting |
| with similar issues care and share to help each other | | | | to reform their life through these activities are an |
| without telling each other what to do. They discuss | | | | excellent way of helping troubled youth to overcome |
| problems and try to find solutions together. | | | | their trouble by giving them a new focus and a new |
| The benefits of group therapy for troubled | | | | trouble free interest. |
| adolescents are that they help adolescents take | | | | Group therapy as a possible reformatory method for |
| charge of their thoughts and behavior and make an | | | | troubled teens is a beneficial yet a controversial |
| effort with others like them to change their ways. | | | | method of reforming young men and women in a |
| They feel accepted and approved of in a group of | | | | group setting. |
| adolescents with similar issues and are able to open | | | | |