The nurse is counseling a client who is trying to overcome alcoholism. Which of the following types of therapy is most effective for the treatment of addictive behaviors?
A) Individual psychotherapy
B) Group psychotherapy
C) Behavior modification
D) Remotivation
B
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Group psychotherapy involves several clients and provides an opportunity for all to participate by discussing individual problems. Thereby, each person learns to focus on others by becoming concerned about them. Group therapy is especially effective for the treatment of addictive behaviors and for grief and loss counseling. Individual psychotherapy is based on a personal relationship between the client and the therapist. The goal is to relieve symptoms and to resolve underlying disabling conflicts that caused them. Behavior modification is used primarily to deal with emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, and intellectually challenged people. Many mental health and geriatric units use remotivation techniques or reality orientation. Groups are structured so clients discuss topics meaningful to them.
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