Group Therapy

There are many people out there who find it difficult to express their emotions, feelings, thoughts, and troubling concerns one-on-one with a therapist, especially if they are someone who is not fond of opening up to others. Talking about past traumas and current troubling issues can be difficult for many and the thought of individual therapy sessions may even make someone uncomfortable.

It is alway important to know that you are not alone in your struggle against depression, anxiety, or any other mental health disorder, and it is important to know that there are many more options out there for you. Group therapy sessions are a great alternative to individual therapy sessions that people may enjoy a lot better.

Group therapy sessions involve at least one or two psychologists who lead a group of up to fifteen patients where they can meet for an hour or two each week. These types of sessions focus on one specific problem, which could be depression, anxiety, or any other mental health disorder. They can aim to help develop better social skills, shyness, loneliness, or even self-esteem issues.

Knowing that group therapy sessions are a great alternative when it comes to individual sessions with a therapist or psychologist, there are also many reasons why you can benefit from them. Not only can you get the reassurance that you aren’t alone in your struggle with depression or anxiety, but there are a lot of other benefits that you can enjoy as well.

Some of the benefits of group therapy sessions consist of:

• Develop better communication skills
• Receive and provide extra support
• Receive feedback on situations you are struggling with
• Listen to other patients and feel inspired to by them to face their fears
• Promote social skills
• Teaches you more about yourself
• Sharing can help heal not only you, but others
• Less expensive than individual therapy sessions
  

Participating in group counseling sessions may just be what you need in order to help heal from your past traumas. By taking a pledge to go to every session and share your issues, along with listening to the other people in the group as well, you will make new friends, work towards your recovery, and even help others in the process of theirs as well.

If you are considering group therapy sessions, it is important to consider if it is the right option for you. Group therapy is great to participate in if you’re suffering from depression and anxiety and wish to open up about your struggles with it and how it has impacted your life.

For people who have suffered more traumatic life experiences or are diagnosed with more trauma-related disorders, individual therapy sessions may be what better suits you instead. Although individual therapy sessions are more expensive, getting that one-on-one interaction with a therapist to unveil these experiences and how they have affected you may be the better route for you.

Someone who has suffered from more traumatic life experiences may struggle talking about these issues in a group session, and it may even be too much for them. Discussing these one-on-one with a therapist may be a better option if you are looking to seek therapy and a way to discuss your past and current issues with depression, anxiety, or even for trauma-related mental health disorders.

There are a lot of incredible group therapy options that you can consider if this is the type of therapy that will work for you. From options based on what you are suffering from, closed sessions where you meet with the same people each week, and more, you are bound to find something that will work for you.

Psychoeducational Sessions

If you are looking for ways to cope better with depression or anxiety, we recommend going to a psychoeducational session right away. These kinds of group sessions focus on teaching healthy coping skills where the therapist can help you handle your depression and other mental health disorders outside of therapy sessions.

Process-Oriented Sessions

If you are looking for a group therapy session where you can interact more with the people around you, then you should consider process-oriented sessions. You can become engaged with group discussions and activities, and they can even help increase your self-confidence too.

Open and Closed Group Sessions

There are also two other kinds of group sessions that you can join, open or closed ones. Open sessions are group therapy sessions where anyone can join in at any time, but closed sessions are when the same people join every single session and they are the only ones that participate.

Group therapy can be a powerful tool in overcoming a variety of mental health conditions and concerns. If you believe that you or someone you know could benefit from group therapy, reach out to one of our mental health specialists today. Our expert care providers can work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your unique needs and get you on the path toward better mental wellness today.