Group Therapy Session
Overview
Group therapy brings together 6-12 individuals under professional guidance to share experiences and develop interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Universality — realizing others share similar struggles
- Peer support — mutual encouragement and accountability
- Social learning — practicing communication skills in a safe environment
Group Types
| Type | Focus | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Process groups | Interpersonal dynamics | Ongoing |
| Psychoeducational | Skill building | 8-12 weeks |
| Support groups | Shared conditions | Ongoing |
Group therapy has shown equivalent efficacy to individual therapy for many conditions.
Contraindications
- Active psychosis
- Severe antisocial behavior
- Acute suicidality