Group therapies tend to have similar problems because the
group is focused on a specific topic or problem area. Group psychotherapy is a
special form of therapy in which a small number of people meet together under
the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one
another. The therapy has been widely used and has been a standard treatment option
for over 50 years. Group therapy helps people learn about themselves and
improve their interpersonal relationships. There are therapy groups for
Personal Development, Self – Esteem, Depression, Abuse, Stress and Anxiety and
Addiction. In Group therapy you learn that you are not alone in experiencing
psychological adjustment problems, and you can experiment with trying to relate
to people differently in a safe environment, with assistance. Additionally,
group therapy allows you to learn from the experiences of others with similar
problems.
Like individual therapy, group therapy can benefit almost
anyone. Some of the issues typically addressed include:
- Difficulties with interpersonal relationships
- Aging
- Medical illness
- Depression
- Stress/Anxiety
- Loss
- Trauma
- Lifestyle issues within a traditional culture
- Addictive disorders
