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Obesity has multifactorial causes and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy has positive results on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects related to weight loss. This study presents a preliminary assessment of the Cognitive Behavioral Program for Group Food Education (PROMETA). A quantitative, pre-experimental study was carried out with pre- and post-test evaluation. Sixty-seven adults who were overweight or obese participated of 12 intervention sessions in groups. Instruments included the Beck inventories of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, a periodic binge eating scale, and a body satisfaction scale. Results indicated that PROMETA contributed to the reduction of symptoms of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and binge eating. Therefore, the program shows satisfactory results for this sample. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The population mental health was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The article reports the experience of the "LaPICC against COVID-19" project, which offered psychoeducational groups during the pandemic to provide opportunities for learning about anxiety and stress management strategies, it is in the face of a serious health crisis. An online group cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention was proposed, focusing on the management of anxiety and stress, consisting of 2 sessions in the same week. The intervention was carried out by videoconference, and 34 participants completed it. The data obtained suggests a decrease in anxiety levels, the acquisition of skills to manage unpleasant emotions and an increase in self-care behaviors. The article discusses the challenges in online group cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions and the social responsibility of psychology professionals in the context of the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Groups is currently shown as a widely disseminated intervention possibility for the most diverse disorders and individuals. Just as work with children and adolescents in cognitive-behavioral therapy requires specific planning and adaptations, groups targeting the child and adolescent population also have their own challenges. The current scenario of groups focused on interventions with children and adolescents has been increasingly optimistic as this type of intervention has been studied and the results show its effectiveness. However, the need for specific programs aimed at this audience and their specific demands is evident. For this, it is essential that the possibilities and limits, both practical and theoretical, are widely known so that the interventions are adequate to their objectives, and their results are also satisfactory. This article aims to discuss cognitive-behavioral therapy in groups with children and adolescents, from a detailed description of the types and possible group formats for therapeutic interventions, as well as the discussion about the specific difficulties and work with this population within this approach. Also, different group programs aimed at children and adolescents are presented in order to illustrate the practical applicability of the theoretical concepts discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]