About Group Therapy:
Group therapy is a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment in which individuals meet to discuss topics such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality, body image, or eating disorders.
Benefits of joining group therapy:
Allows for the development of self-awareness by listening to others with similar experiences.
Recognizing that you are not alone in your journey
Building confidence in communicating your experiences.
Group therapy facilitates giving and receiving support.
Affordable talk therapy option.
Interested in joining group therapy?
Please fill out the information below if you would like to be contacted when group therapy sessions are available.
Group Therapy in Atlanta
Group therapy is a viable way to address various kinds of difficulties. People who are dealing with similar issues often come to group therapy in search of relief. The group format is designed to facilitate a sense of community, trust and support. The people who go to group therapy are often dealing with a variety of overlapping issues. This might include problems related to addiction, substance abuse, body image, self-esteem, emotional problems and more.
Group Therapy, Focus and Topics
Groups are often focused around a particular topic. In some cases, the group process might include extended family members as well. There are many different types of issues that the group might choose to address on any given session. Therapy is intended to create a safe and supportive environment that allows each person to learn how to address similar issues with the new tools and skills, which are learned in the sessions.
The role of the therapist can change from one group to another because of the unique dynamics at play in each new situation. Typically, the therapist offers counseling, insights, tools and other forms of support to enable group members to achieve their personal goals. Some group members might see this as a milestone achievement, and others may look at it as a type of graduation to the next stage of the therapeutic process.
Atlanta DBT Group Therapy Benefits
The principle benefit of group therapy is the ability to discuss the group topic with people who are also facing similar issues. Each group is organized around defined issues that all members share. The therapist functions in this setting in a way that encourages the group members to support each other without judgments. The topics might range from emotional issues like self-esteem or depression to sexual identity and body image issues. Groups can form based on substance abuse, relationship problems, infidelity, eating disorders and many other topics.
People often report the following benefits after attending group therapy sessions:
The ability to empathize with others increases as the group members share similar stories and experiences.
The sense of being isolated or unusual is decreased after meeting people who understand the issue.
Self-awareness is enhanced through interactions in the group environment.
Group members gain a sense of confidence in the ability to express ideas and thoughts to others.
The supportive environment helps each member to improve self-esteem while gaining recognition from people who have similar experiences.
This is an affordable option for people in need of access to a therapeutic environment while having little disposable income.
How to Attend Group Therapy Sessions
If you’re ready to join a group for therapy sessions, it is easy to get in contact with someone who will be pleased to do the intake process at your convenience. The therapist at this clinic has experience facilitating group therapy sessions in a supportive and healing manner. Contact us, or fill out the form below to receive a notification as soon as the next group session becomes available.
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