A Deeper Look at Group Therapy
The term “group therapy” seems pretty self-explanatory—and at first glance, it is. Simply stated, group therapy refers to therapy that takes place in a group setting. The group is usually made up of members who share similar experiences and struggles.
However, if you think group therapy is as simple as a group of people chatting about their common issues, you could have the wrong idea. Group therapy is actually a form of psychotherapy. Each session is led by one or more clinicians and involves five or more people who are struggling with a specific disorder or challenge. Some of the common issues treated by group therapy include:
- ADHD
- Behavioral addictions
- Relationship challenges
- Panic disorder
- Depression
It’s often used as a supplement to individual therapy and has proven to be hugely effective for most people. Meetings often take between 1.5 and 2 hours and can be attended up to twice a week. The particulars of each session will depend upon the group, the common issue, and the assigned therapist. It is not uncommon for group therapy to include these types of activities:
- Goal visualization
- Expressive writing
- Verbal sharing
- Gratitude mapping
- Icebreaking activities
Depending on the style of the therapist, a group session might be highly organized or free-flowing and flexible.
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