Cognitive Behavioral Group Training for Welfare Recipients: A Psychoeducational Approach to Improving Employment Outcomes
Monique Constance-Huggins, Karen White

Abstract
Welfare recipients face numerous psychological barriers to employment. However, these barriers are rarely addressed in welfare-to-work programs. This article provides a conceptual model and a description of a psycho-educational group training, based on cognitive behavioral therapy that can be helpful in improving employment outcomes for welfare recipients. Implications for working with welfare recipients are discussed.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jswhr.v3n1a1