Groups

If you're considering psychotherapy, several options are available. One of those options is group therapy. Depending on the nature of your problem, group therapy can be an ideal choice for addressing your concerns and making positive changes in your life.

Group therapy constitutes a structured therapeutic approach wherein a compact and diverse assembly of participants convene regularly, guided by a trained therapist, to openly discuss and explore their individual struggles, experiences, and emotions (Yalom & Leszcz, 2005). This collaborative setting encourages members to contribute mutual support, offer constructive feedback, and share insightful perspectives, thereby fostering a secure and nurturing space for personal exploration and holistic growth (Norcross & Goldfried, 2005). Research indicates that group therapy demonstrates efficacy in addressing a diverse array of psychological issues (Burlingame et al., 2016). Furthermore, it serves as a valuable platform for enhancing interpersonal skills among participants (Tasca et al., 2015) and plays a pivotal role in cultivating a profound sense of belonging within the therapeutic community (Lazarus, 1971).

References:

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). Basic Books. Norcross, J. C., & Goldfried, M. R. (2005). Handbook of psychotherapy integration (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. Burlingame, G. M., McClendon, D. T., & Alonso, J. (2016). Cohesion in group therapy. Psychotherapy, 53(2), 214–224. https://doi.org/10.1037/pst0000030

Tasca, G. A., Francis, K., Balfour, L., Bissada, H., & Kennedy, S. H. (2015). Group cohesion in cognitive-behavioral group therapy for binge eating disorder. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 65(1), 22–40. https://doi.org/10.1521/ijgp.2015.65.1.22 Lazarus, A. A. (1971). Behavior therapy and beyond. McGraw-Hill.