A social interaction as a means for understanding and dealing with mental and emotional problems tends to help the persons in the group to clarify their values and establish new and more effective value systems.
A type of psychotherapy where a group of people with the same disorder meet together with a therapist to discuss their condition and try to help each other.
Psychotherapy involving several (usually six to eight) persons and a therapist, with the interactions of the group members considered an important part of the therapy.
A technique for dealing with emotional issues in which a professionally trained therapist meets with a group of people who have similar problems. Group therapy is widely used and has been a standard treatment for at least 50 years. Studies show that group therapy is as effective as, and sometimes more effective than, individual therapy. Depending on the problem, group therapy can be used alone or in combination with individual therapy.
Psychotherapy involving at least two patients and a therapist. The patients are encouraged to understand and analyze their own and one another’s problems.
Psychotherapy in which at least two, but more commonly up to ten, patients, as well as the therapist, take part. The therapist encourages the patients to analyse their own and the others emotional and psychological difficulties. Group therapy is also used to help patients sharing the same condition for instance, alcoholism or compulsive gambling. They discuss their problems for perhaps an hour twice a week and explore ways of resolving them.
A form of psychiatric treatment in which six to eight patients meet a specific number of times with a therapist. The value of this type of therapy is the opportunity for gaining insight from others into one’s life experience.
Group interaction, purposefully structured to offer support, feedback-based correction, constructive criticism, and a platform for consultation and reference.
Group therapy is a form of psychological treatment where a therapist leads a group of patients who gather together regularly to address their individual issues. During these sessions, the group members engage in discussions about their problems and offer support to one another. The interaction between group members is believed to be advantageous in the healing process.
Group therapy can prove beneficial for individuals dealing with personality problems, as well as those facing challenges related to alcohol dependence, drug dependence, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. It offers a supportive and effective approach for addressing these various psychological issues within a group setting.