Group Therapy
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How does Group Therapy work?
Bolton Therapy & Wellness Group Therapy takes place in a comfortable setting, a room where chairs and sofas are arranged so that participants can see and engage with each other. Groups can be as small as three or four people but tend to involve around seven to twelve individuals. Groups may meet at scheduled intervals, such as weekly or monthly, or one time, such as a day long or weekend meeting.
A session might begin with members of the group introducing themselves and sharing why they are in group therapy. Members might also share their experiences and progress since the last meeting. The precise manner in which the session is conducted depends largely on the goals of the group and the style the therapist has chosen for the particular group. The therapist might encourage a more free-form style of dialogue, where each member participates as he or she sees fit. Alternatively, the therapist may have a specific plan for each session that might include having clients practice new skills with other members of the group.
You may believe therapy can help you but you still have questions about Group Therapy.
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Group Therapy can be uniquely helpful in ways that are different from Individual Therapy, including:
helping clients understand that other people have the same experiences, what they're going through is not weird and they are not alone
clients can learn from each other
clients can help each other and benefit from the experience of helping and being helped
clients can motivate each other
clients can develop and improve socialization techniques
clients can gain a sense of belonging and acceptance
sharing experiences with others can be cathartic, alleviating pain, guilt and stress
clients can practice behaviors and actions within the safety and security of a group of similar situated people
the therapist can see first-hand how clients respond to other people and behave in social situations
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Clients can address an array of issues in Group Therapy, including but not limited to:
emotional and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression
relationship issues, such as intimacy or infidelity
family issues, such as caring for a child with behavioral challenges or co-parenting
bullying or harassment
work-related issues
LGBTQ issues
PTSD
domestic violence
trauma, such as past or current emotional, physical or sexual abuse
unique issues impacting members of a particular identity group, such as women, men, youth in high school or a particular ethnic, cultural or religious group
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Group Therapy is a form of therapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time.
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While Group therapy may be used alone, it is often integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan that includes Individual Therapy.
