Cognitive Behavioral Group Treatment for Chinese People with Depressive Symptoms in Hong Kong: Participants' Perspectives

This study documents the experiences of 20 Chinese people in Hong Kong who participated in group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They were asked to comment on the aspects of the group content and process that they found to be useful or not useful in dealing with their depressive moods. In genera...

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Published in:International journal of group psychotherapy 2011-07, Vol.61 (3), p.438-459
Main Author: Wong, Fu Keung Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asian people
China - ethnology
Chinese people
Cognitive behaviour therapy
Cognitive therapy
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Culture
Depression
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Depressive Disorder - therapy
Female
Group therapy
Hong Kong
Humans
Interview, Psychological
Learning
Male
Mental depression
Moods
Negative emotions
Patient Satisfaction
Perceptions
Psychotherapy, Group - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This study documents the experiences of 20 Chinese people in Hong Kong who participated in group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They were asked to comment on the aspects of the group content and process that they found to be useful or not useful in dealing with their depressive moods. In general, they reported that the groups helped them gain awareness of their thought and behavioral patterns and learn new cognitive and behavioral strategies. Certain aspects of the group process, however, such as the outpouring of negative emotions, were considered by the participants to be counterproductive to their learning and practice of CBT.
ISSN:0020-7284
1943-2836
DOI:10.1521/ijgp.2011.61.3.438