Groups
Group therapy is faciliated by a clinically trained provider. Group size is intentionally kept to a small size of participants (typically 3-12) to foster an intimate engagement. Groups typically meet weekly for an hour to an hour and half. Group participants may use groups to compound their individual therapeutic engagement. Sessions can be offered closed (same core members) or open (new participants welcome to join at any time). Types of group include:
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Pyschotherapy Group: aimed at a specific diagnosis and treatment for improving mental health and foster change
Pyschoeducation Group: education about conditions pertaining to mental health
Support Group: typcially a theme of mutual experiences and providing network to cope
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Benefits of Groups
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Affordability: While costs vary depending on numerous factors, the forum divides clinician's attention across the group. As such, the cost is reduced for individual participation.
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Role Modeling: Participants serve as "teachers" for each other. Learning of their "wins" and skills applied towards struggles can aid peers in their own growth. Additionally, externalizing their own issues through observation lends to personal insight.
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Destigmitizing: Recognizing we are not alone with our struggles helps to reduce shame, guilt, and self-judgement.
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Support: So often people find it difficult to ask for help. Cultivating a network with mutual engagment helps in developing networks of support, safety and encouragement.
