Group therapy
Group therapy
Medically reviewed byGiorgi (Guga) Sikharulidze · MD, PhD — Psychiatrist · Professor · Clinical ResearcherUpdated:
Group therapy is a therapeutic approach that is designed to overcome such problems as depression, anxiety, social phobias (fears), chronic pain, substance dependence, gambling (gambling addiction), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia), aggressiveness, excessive shyness, Feeling of loneliness, low self-esteem and others. Group therapy is 60 to 120 minutes and can be conducted in homogeneous (with one problem) or heterogeneous (with different problems) groups.
The goal of group therapy is for a person to listen to, consider, and dialogue with different and opposing opinions. One of the tasks during treatment is to improve the patient's level of empathy and self-esteem. During group therapy, the therapist uses available psychotherapeutic methods and techniques to solve the group members' problems and considers the group members' wishes and needs.
Frequently asked questions
Group therapy addresses depression, anxiety, social phobias, chronic pain, substance and gambling addictions, eating disorders, aggression, loneliness, and low self-esteem.
Sessions last 60-120 minutes and run in homogeneous (one shared problem) or heterogeneous (different problems) groups.
It helps a person hear and dialogue with differing viewpoints, see themselves through others' eyes, practice social skills, and improve empathy and self-esteem.
The goal is to build emotional expression and management, communication skills, and healthy ways of solving problems.