WHY GROUP THERAPY?

1.      Provides an ongoing, consistent place to connect with others.

2.      Group psychotherapy helps provide understanding, insight and acceptance of complex issues and             problems.

3.      Group re-creates familiar interactive environments; i.e., parental relationships, family, job,          friendships.

4.      Group can provide knowledge, feedback and insight from up to seven different perspectives.

5.      It is difficult to "hide out" in group psychotherapy.

6.      Conflict and challenge are integral parts of group.

7.      Change can occur rapidly.

8.      Group psychotherapy is relatively affordable.

9.      Particular issues/problems lend themselves well to group:

                  Intimacy and Relationships                    Isolation

                  Communication                                      Depression

                  Learning About/Expressing Feelings     Self Esteem

                  "Special" Issues, including Abuse, HIV, Coming Out

© 2006 Jamie Moran