Group Therapy Program
                     Group Therapy
Combined Efforts for increased success
Group Therapy
A group therapy program is a form of psychotherapy. Unlike 
in an individual therapy program, several patients meet 
regularly to share their struggles with one another with 
guidance from a therapist. Although many people initially feel 
intimidated by the idea of sharing private issues with a group 
of strangers, research shows that working on challenges in 
this setting can be highly effective and rewarding.
Treatment Plan
A group therapy program may be used alone, but it is often 
part of a treatment plan that includes individual therapy and 
possibly medication. Many different types of problems can be 
addressed with group therapy, including:
● Depression
● Anger
● Chronic pain
● Grief
● Addiction
Benefits of Group Therapy
During group therapy, the patient can benefit from feedback, not just from the 
therapist, but also from the other people in the group. Members of addiction 
recovery support groups share information with each other, which helps individual 
participants realize they are not alone.
Sharing with others can also make you feel that you have something to give. As 
you realize you are able to help others, you may experience a boost in your self-
confidence. In addition, therapy in a group setting is usually less expensive than 
individual therapy.
Other benefits of attending a group therapy program or 
family therapy treatment program include:
● Being held accountable on feelings and issues that clients may not be able 
to see for themselves
● Hearing other people’s stories, which reduces shame and promotes 
honest, open sharing
● Gaining new insights that can only come from objective observation
● Developing a support network that can continue after treatment
● Having a sounding board for new ideas
● Trying out new ways of communicating and socializing that can translate to 
friends and loved ones outside of treatment
● Getting ideas from people who’ve had success with similar issues