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Psychologist's Opinion: Why Group Therapy is Useful
27.11.2023 19:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Group psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of people, under the guidance of a psychologist or psychotherapist, meets to achieve psychotherapeutic goals: resolving internal conflicts, relieving tension, improving mood, and other tasks to correct the psychological state.
How does group psychotherapy work
Group psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy.
In this case, the therapeutic effect is achieved not through individual communication between the doctor and the patient, where the psychotherapist is the instrument of influence, but through group interaction, in which psychotherapeutic groups play a decisive role.
Some evidence suggests that group grief counseling can help reduce symptoms of depression in people after the loss of a loved one.
Why group therapy is effective
Group psychotherapy is an effective form of treatment for many people, especially those who have difficulty communicating socially.
The technique helps you learn to understand yourself and others, develop emotional regulation skills and generally improve your standard of living.
How many people are in group therapy
Contrary to accepted standards, the ideal number of group members is from 6 to 10. That is, “8 +/- 2”.
When the number of participants is more than ten, the attention of the presenters is scattered, the group time increases, and not all participants during group psychotherapy have the opportunity to fully express their feelings.
