INTEGRATING GROUP-DYNAMICS AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL GROUPS - A HYBRIDMODEL

Theoretical and empirical arguments are presented for the systematic i ntegration and study of group dynamic processes in cognitive-behaviora l groups. Such ''hybrid groups'' explicity utilize group cohesion, gro up developmental stages, and multilevel interventions with the hope of offering cognitive therapy through a group rather than simply in a gr oup setting. Potential advantages of the hybrid model include enhanced active learning, modeling, motivation, skill generalization, and rela pse prevention. Further evidence and recommendations are presented reg arding hybrid group structure, composition, therapist role, limitation s, and directions for future research.