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Group Therapy
Group therapy involves a gathering of individuals who come together with a trained therapist to address common issues, share experiences, and support one another. These sessions provide a structured environment where participants can learn from each other, gain new perspectives, and develop social and emotional skills.
Questions about Group Therapy
Why choose group therapy?
- Shared Experiences: Connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Sharing experiences can reduce feelings of isolation and offer comfort.
- Diverse Perspectives: Gain valuable insights from the diverse viewpoints and experiences of group members. This can help you see your challenges in a new light.
- Support and Encouragement: Receive encouragement and feedback from both the therapist and your peers, helping you feel supported in your journey.
- Social Skills Development: Practice and enhance your social skills in a safe environment, which can be particularly beneficial for those dealing with social anxiety or interpersonal issues.
What do I talk about when I am in group therapy?
Group therapy is a place for you to share opening about a variety of feelings and experiences in your life. The therapist may provide a prompt for you to discuss in group or you may have the freedom to share openly about whatever is on your mind.
What are the ground rules for my participation in the group?
Group therapy is a supportive and nonjudgmental space. The therapist requires that members show compassion and kindness to other members in the group. Additionally, what is talked about in the group is expected to remain in the group. Therapists stress the importance of confidentiality to show respect to all members of the group.
Common Misperceptions about Group Therapy
"I will be forced to tell all of my deepest thoughts, feelings and secrets to the group."
No. You will not be forced to share anything in the group. You are encouraged to share as much as you are comfortable with and no more.
"Group therapy will take longer than individual therapy because I will have to share the time with others."
Group therapy is a unique therapy modality that can often bring more immediate results. When individuals feel seen and supported by other students who have similar experiences, they often start to experience relief.
"I will be verbally attacked by the leaders and by other group members."
Kindness and compassion are of utmost important in a group setting. The therapists will never engage in verbal attacks of group members. If any members of the group engage in this type of experience and are unwilling to change, they will be asked to leave the group.
"Group therapy is second-best to individual therapy."
Group therapy provides support that often cannot be found in individual therapy. It is a powerful experience to be seen and understood by peers who are experiencing similar situations.
"I have so much trouble talking to people; I'll never be able to share in a group."
Group therapy may be a great place to develop and practice the skills of talking to others. It provides a safe environment to experiment with new behaviors and practices. Additionally, there is never an expectation that you must share in the group session. Attending a group and listening to peers share can be an important part of your healing journey.
