{"id":469,"date":"2024-07-03T21:50:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T21:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/scc\/?page_id=469"},"modified":"2025-01-14T19:30:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:30:01","slug":"group-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/counseling\/services\/group-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"469\" class=\"elementor elementor-469\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95ecc68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"95ecc68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a3c873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"0a3c873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"header\" data-elementor-id=\"1560\" class=\"elementor elementor-1560\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61cfbce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61cfbce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4ed4e3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4ed4e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc9d29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dc9d29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac81cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fac81cf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91867ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"91867ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f676b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f676b1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8fc13 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ea8fc13\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e80539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e80539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Group Therapy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2991d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2991d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949d767 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"949d767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuestions about Group Therapy\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-567987a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"567987a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528435a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"528435a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa74d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"4fa74d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-4fa74d7\" data-scroll-on-click=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"4fa74d7\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"why-choose-group-therapy\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8351\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Why choose group therapy?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8351\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"why-choose-group-therapy\"><ul><li><strong>Shared Experiences:<\/strong>\u00a0Connect with others who understand what you\u2019re going through. Sharing experiences can reduce feelings of isolation and offer comfort.<\/li><li><strong>Diverse Perspectives:<\/strong>\u00a0Gain valuable insights from the diverse viewpoints and experiences of group members. This can help you see your challenges in a new light.<\/li><li><strong>Support and Encouragement:<\/strong> Receive encouragement and feedback from both the therapist and your peers, helping you feel supported in your journey.<\/li><li><strong>Social Skills Development:<\/strong> Practice and enhance your social skills in a safe environment, which can be particularly beneficial for those dealing with social anxiety or interpersonal issues.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-do-i-talk-about-when-i-am-in-group-therapy\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8352\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What do I talk about when I am in group therapy?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8352\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-do-i-talk-about-when-i-am-in-group-therapy\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-are-the-ground-rules-for-my-participation-in-the-group\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8353\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What are the ground rules for my participation in the group?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8353\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-are-the-ground-rules-for-my-participation-in-the-group\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b48e3 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18b48e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49a73d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f49a73d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/09\/group_therapy_1024x743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2588\" alt=\"A photo of students participating in a group therapy session. There are three women sitting side-by-side in chairs against a wall with windows.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/09\/group_therapy_1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/09\/group_therapy_1024x743-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/09\/group_therapy_1024x743-768x557.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6858e8c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6858e8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286c5ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"286c5ab\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e6610a elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"0e6610a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommon Misperceptions about Group Therapy\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-600f8e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"600f8e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-600f8e3\" data-scroll-on-click=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"600f8e3\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"i-will-be-forced-to-tell-all-of-my-deepest-thoughts-feelings-and-secrets-to-the-group\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1001\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">\"I will be forced to tell all of my deepest thoughts, feelings and secrets to the group.\"<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1001\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"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.<\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"group-therapy-will-take-longer-than-individual-therapy-because-i-will-have-to-share-the-time-with-others\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1002\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">\"Group therapy will take longer than individual therapy because I will have to share the time with others.\"<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1002\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"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.<\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"i-will-be-verbally-attacked-by-the-leaders-and-by-other-group-members\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1003\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">\"I will be verbally attacked by the leaders and by other group members.\"<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1003\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"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. 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