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  Group Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Group affords the opportunity to "compare notes", to learn in what ways their stuttering is similar and in what ways their stuttering differs from others.
At the conclusion of the activity the group leader summarizes the activity and highlights points he or she feels to be important for all to hear.
Group therapy is an important treatment format that can be very useful for clients and fun for clients and clinicians.
www.home.duq.edu /~rentschler/STUTTERING/therapy_skills/group.htm   (916 words)

  
 Group therapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy during which one or several therapists treat a small group of clients together as a group.
In group therapy the interactions between the members of the group and the therapists become the material with which the therapy is conducted, alongside past experiences and experiences outside the therapeutic group.
Social Therapy, first developed in the United States in the late 1970's by Lois Holzman and Fred Newman, is a group therapy in which practicioners relate to the group, not its individuals, as the fundamental unit of development.
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 group therapy
There are two general ways of categorizing group therapy, by the time limits set on the duration of the group, and by the focus of the group and the way group members are selected.
Group therapy is different from individual therapy in a number of ways, with the most obvious difference being the number of people in the room with the psychologist.
Group members are told not to discuss information shared in the group with others, and usually the need for mutual confidentiality preserves the privacy of the information.
www.psychologyinfo.com /treatment/group_therapy.html   (858 words)

  
 Group Works! Information about Group Psychotherapy
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.
Group psychotherapists are mental health professionals trained in one of several areas: psychiatry, psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, marriage and family therapy, pastoral counseling, creative arts therapy or substance abuse counseling.
The group therapy session is a collaborative effort in which the therapist assumes clinical responsibility for the group and its members.
www.agpa.org /group/consumersguide2000.html   (1642 words)

  
 Group Psychotherapy - Introduction
Group psychotherapy, like individual psychotherapy, is intended to help people who would like to improve their ability to cope with difficulties and problems in their lives.
But, while in individual therapy the patient meets with only one person (the therapist), in group therapy the meeting is with a whole group and one or two therapists.
Group psychotherapy is suitable for a large variety of problems and difficulties, beginning with people who would like to develop their interpersonal skills and ending with people with emotional problems like anxiety, depression, etc. There are support groups for people in the same situation or crisis (e.g.
www.group-psychotherapy.com /intro.htm   (1082 words)

  
 Group Therapy for Mental Health Problems
Group therapy, as the name implies, is a type of psychological therapy that is conducted with a group of people, rather than in a one-on-one session.
Probably the biggest advantage of group therapy is in helping a patient realize that he or she is not alone -- that there are other people who have the same problems.
Group therapy sessions vary, but the basic format is a small group of patients (no more than ten) meet on a regular basis to discuss their feelings and problems and provide mutual support.
www.webmd.com /content/article/118/112893.htm   (466 words)

  
 Group Therapy
The group is intended as an adjunct to individual therapy or as support for individuals who have worked through issues with a therapist and would like to maintain their treatment gains.
Group individuals referred to the group have had some prior therapy for their abuse and/or are in concurrent individual therapy as the focus of the group is not to disclose the specifics of the sexual abuse experience.
It is hoped the group interaction will help members gain strength in taking better care of themselves, progressing in school, establishing healthy relationships, finding satisfaction in life in spite of their physical afflictions, and seeing spiritual meaning in the suffering they experience.
ccc.byu.edu /counseling/group.php   (561 words)

  
 NIDA - What's New - Past Meetings - Group Therapy Research
A context-setting presentation on published studies of group treatments for substance abuse and dependence acknowledged that, while group therapy is the most commonly-used treatment modality in community drug treatment settings, fewer than 20 controlled studies of group treatment for substance abuse had been published as of this meeting.
Examples in which a group format might be beneficial are group therapy for social phobia, in which group interaction in itself may address the presenting problem (e.g., research presented by Dr. Heimberg), and treatment for adolescents, a developmental stage in which the influence of peers is especially important (e.g., research presented by Dr. Winters).
Group heterogeneity is a problem to the extent that the composition of the group affects treatment process and/or outcome.
www.drugabuse.gov /whatsnew/meetings/grouptherapy.html   (1771 words)

  
 Group therapy Information on Healthline
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapyin which a small, carefully selected group of individuals meets regularly with a therapist.
Group therapy in the United States can be traced back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when millions of immigrants moved to American shores.
Groups for bulimic individuals, victims of sexual abuse, adult children of alcoholics, and recovering drug addicts are some types of common therapy groups.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/group-therapy   (2640 words)

  
 Group Therapy Information on Healthline
Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the group leader (therapist).
For example, a therapy group that is part of a substance abuse program to rehabilitate inpatients would be called short-term group therapy.
Group sessions are not run by a therapist, but by a nonprofessional leader, group member, or the group as a whole.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/group-therapy-1   (958 words)

  
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As group members come to trust and accept one another, they generally experience feedback and even confrontation as positive, as if it were coming from their best friend.
Group therapy is being recommended to you because your intake counselor believes that it is the best way to address your concerns.
Group members remember what it is like to be new to the group, so you will most likely get a lot of support for beginning to talk in the group.
www.students.vcu.edu /counsel/group.html   (1172 words)

  
 The Basic Encounter Group, Person-Centered International, Counseling / Therapy / Education / Workshops
Group goals are not defined prior to the group experience, since the development of the personal power of individuals is likely to lead in multiple directions.
The fundamental assumption of the person-centered approach in groups is that each individual has the capacity to allow her or his innate potential (inner healer, inner self) to develop in order to become personally empowered to move in a constructive (albeit idiosyncratic) direction for self and society.
The large group exemplifies this axiom in that a major intent of the facilitator is to create the trusting atmosphere that promotes both individual growth and the ‘wisdom’ of the group.
personcentered.com /group1.htm   (6002 words)

  
 Group therapy Encyclopedia of Psychology - Find Articles
Some groups are organized around a specific problem (such as alcohol dependence) or a type of client (such as single parents), or with the goal of acquiring a particular skill (such as assertiveness training).
Groups can be open or closed to accepting new members after the initial session, and their meetings may be either time-limited or open-ended sessions.
Group therapy is practiced in a variety of settings, including both inpatient and outpatient facilities, and is used to treat anxiety, mood, and personality disorders as well as psychoses.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2699/is_0001/ai_2699000154   (653 words)

  
 Group Therapy
Groups are 10 weeks in length and meet on Wednesday evenings.
Group therapy offers women the opportunity to explore emotions, connect with others, and develop new coping skills.
The group process is a powerful healing experience as well as a therapeutic tool when utilized in conjunction with individual therapy.
www.novocounseling.com /group_therapy.htm   (135 words)

  
 Group Therapy
Groups are organized for different purposes and it is important to select the type of group suitable for you.
Group Psychotherapy is a therapeutic modality for those with a wide variety of emotional concerns and in particular, relationships with others.
In open-ended group therapy, members work at their own pace and leave the group when the individual goals they had when entering therapy are met.
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 What is Group Therapy?
Group members make a commitment to the group and are instructed that the content of the group sessions are confidential.
During group therapy, people begin to see that they are not alone and that there is hope and help.
Another reason for the success of group therapy is that people feel free to care about each other because of the climate of trust in a group.
www.drbalternatives.com /articles/gc1.html   (433 words)

  
 NOCED: Group Therapy
Some groups are more educational and may be run in a "lecture style" format, while others are discussion-based where participants are encouraged to discuss issues or process feelings.
Group leaders may provide a specific theme or topic, which participants are encouraged to relate to and discuss.
This group provides patients with the opportunity to develop more constructive means of expressing themselves as well as to explore possible relationships between their eating disorder symptoms and their emotions.
www.centerforeatingdisorders.com /grouptherapy.html   (523 words)

  
 Group Therapy
Group training - working out with one or more other individuals, plus a trainer - tries to take out a little of the sting and add a little bit of fun to your workout program.
Group training can mean as little as two people and a trainer, or a few trainers and several times that many people.
Group fitness classes fall outside the realm of group training, but more progressive trainers still might combine some cardiovascular work into the mix.
www.azcentral.com /cp/fitwell/articles/1002grouptherapy.html   (1376 words)

  
 Group Therapy and Counseling - Find a Group for Therapy
A therapy group is meant to be a safe environment in which one can experiment with new behaviors and new ways of looking at one's life.
Groups typically meet weekly on an ongoing basis, so that new members are invited to join as openings are created by those who leave.
In most therapy groups the members' reasons for joining are diverse, as opposed to support groups, which focus on a particular issue that all the members share.
www.findingstone.com /find-a-therapist/grouptherapy/index.htm   (233 words)

  
 Group Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A therapy group is usually comprised of 6-8 people who meet face to face with 1 or 2 trained facilitators and talk about what is concerning them most.
The group therapy environment provides a safe confines to experiment with alternative ways of treating yourself and others that may be more satisfying.
Group therapy is recommended when your counselor believes that it is the best way to address your concerns.
www.appstate.edu /www_docs/student/counseling/CC-GROUP.html   (1055 words)

  
 Group Therapy
Group therapy is less expensive and has been proven to be incredibly effective with certain disorders.
Clients in group therapy are surprised at the process referred to as the “All in the Same Boat” phenomenon, where incredible insights and strengths can be gained from others who are struggling with identical issues.
Group therapy is not some strange hold-over from the 60s and 70s, but a scientifically proven treatment modality that works!
www.greatherapy.com /page5/page5.html   (114 words)

  
 Selecting Patients For Trauma Focus Group Therapy // National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
While there are several formats for trauma focus therapy, all are based on an "approach model" in which a select group of participants discuss traumatic events in detail (2).
Group composition is controlled in some treatment settings, with patients grouped according to the type of trauma they experienced (6).
This may be incompatible with the structure of some therapy groups, necessitating the creation of another group where members are in a similar stage of recovery.
www.ncptsd.va.gov /publications/cq/v7/n1/walhberg.html   (2727 words)

  
 Group Works, San Rafael, CA. Facilitated Group Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
People belong to groups based on their gender, age, religion, race, and the economic class they were raised in, to name a few.
The aim of Group Works is to provide participants with a supportive group experience to assist them in overcoming conflicts in their lives, to help them to gain a greater understanding of themselves and others, and to facilitate relating to other people in a more satisfying way.
Groups are led by mental health professionals, trained in the field of psychotherapy, and licensed by the State of California as Marriage and Family Therapists, also known as MFT's (formerly called MFCC's).
www.groupworksmarin.com   (449 words)

  
 Group Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In groups of others with similar issues, we find comfort, a deep sense of connection, and an atmosphere that supports exploration and discovery of new approaches to familiar life problems.
Group therapy members are often surprised to find that others have similar feelings and reactions.
Individuals typically participate in ongoing therapy groups for six months to two years or more, finding that the acceptance, safety and support found in the group provide a steady and encouraging base for venturing into the exciting world of positive personal change.
www.sandiegotherapy.com /group_therapy.htm   (156 words)

  
 Group Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Group therapy can be a profound and powerful experience.
A group also provides a forum to explore feelings about the other people in the group in a safe setting, and then to think about how these feelings are related to one's life outside the group.
A group can be compared to being part of a family, where participants tend to take on the roles that they had in their family growing up.
www.baytherapy.com /group   (250 words)

  
 CAPS Group Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
Group therapy also gives you the opportunity to try out new behaviors, to express feelings you are hesitant to express, to assert yourself in new ways, and to experiment with new ideas.
Usually groups have either one or two leaders whose function is to use their knowledge and experience to facilitate, promote, and monitor individual and group growth and change.
Another important function of group leaders is to help the group understand the group dynamics and communication patterns, underlying feelings, and meanings behind behaviors and issues being dealt with or avoided.
www.unlv.edu /studentlife/caps/group-therapy-faqs.html   (1366 words)

  
 Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a rich opportunity to experiment with new ways of being in the world.
Group offers a dynamic and confidential environment for learning how to be fully yourself in the presence of others.
With the thoughtful guidance of an experienced group therapist, you are invited to explore the ways in which habitual patterns of relating undermine your sense of yourself.
www.dianemontgomerylogan.com /group.html   (301 words)

  
 Group Therapy Web Site
Group Therapy started out in the mid 80's as a Dance/Funk band.
Their popularity continued to rise to the point where they were a regular at such places as the Stone Balloon and Rusty Rudder as well as all over Ocean City, Maryland.
GT has continued to be successful due to the experience and non compromising quality of the present day band members.
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 Group Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This section includes articles on group therapy for the general public and information on my current therapy groups.
An article for prospective group members describing what it is like to be in an interactive group.
Annotated transcripts of group sessions that illustrate what happens in an interactive therapy group.
www.earley.org /GroupTherapy/group_therapy_frame.htm   (123 words)

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