Is Group Therapy the Same As a Support Group?
Group therapy meetings are often confused with support group meetings, but the two are not the same. In fact, they are vastly different in their goals, methods, and outcomes—even though you might find either or both to be effective in helping you deal with your issues.
With group therapy, the ultimate goal is growth, change, and healing. Most people who enter group therapy do so with the hope that it will ultimately put an end to their relationship struggles, anxiety, or depression. To enter group therapy, you must first be interviewed by a counselor who determines whether you are a good fit for the group and vice versa.
With support groups, the ultimate goal is to find a way to cope with something that cannot be changed. It may be the death of a loved one, a cancer diagnosis, or some other unalterable fact. Generally speaking, anyone can enter a support group.
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