Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy: Applications with Adolescents Who Are Cognitively Impaired and Sexually Acting Out.

Butler, Scott F.; Fontenelle, Scuddy F., III

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ERIC Number: EJ509548

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy: Applications with Adolescents Who Are Cognitively Impaired and Sexually Acting Out.

Butler, Scott F.; Fontenelle, Scuddy F., III

Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v20 n2 p121-27 May 1995

Measured the effect of cognitive-behavioral group therapy used to decrease inappropriate sexual behaviors among male adolescents in a residential treatment program who are mildly and moderately cognitively impaired. Findings indicated that with adolescents who are cognitively impaired, group and cognitive-behavioral approaches that specifically targeted the problem behaviors are quite effective. (LKS)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Cognitive Restructuring, Emotional Development, Group Counseling, Group Therapy, Males, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Residential Programs, Sexuality, Social Development, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Group Process Considerations for Inclusion of People with Disabilities."