Comments on: Group Therapy: Is It Right for You?

By: Healthcare Tiger

Healthcare Tiger — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:11 +0000

I don’t know actually how much effective will be group therapy….bt still want to say that this blog is good enough. But will surely try it once.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:01:21 +0000

I have never been to group therapy, just individual courses. But your article gave some thoughts on it. I guess I should try.

By: Madeleiene, Marriage Counselling, West London

Madeleiene, Marriage Counselling, West London — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:47:15 +0000

P.S. : I meant to say: THANK YOU! for this thoughtful post.

By: Madeleiene, Marriage Counsellor, West London

Madeleiene, Marriage Counsellor, West London — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:45:19 +0000

Hi there,

Yes, a very good article on group therapy.
Like you, Dan and Mike, I have sat in a rather horrifying group in the past. Luckily, I was involved with a group therapy programme for years, where the groups were co-facilitated, usually by at least one male and one female therapist. Though of course we had some days where we all left feeling awful, as there was a lot of traumatic content, overall I must say it was a really good experience – I saw people overcome their – very justified- anxiety of sitting in groups, building trust and attachments, dealing with conflict more skillfully and blossoming overall. Research often suggests groups are more “effective” – well, I’d say they can certainly feel like a pressure cooker. I really liked the format of the co-facilitated groups and it has allowed me to be more at ease in traditional groups as well. I hope your experience improves, it is so important to be respected in a group… .

By: anxiety therapy

anxiety therapy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:31:01 +0000

I love your article. It is very informative. I learned a lot from this.

I think I need this. I hope it can help me. Thanks a lot.
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By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:43:56 +0000

I am court ordered to do group therapy once a week for an undetermined amount of time for 2 1/2 hours per week. I have Social Anxiety Disorder and Complex PTSD. I haven’t started yet, but am trying my best to get out of it. How can group therapy be beneficial to someone like me?? I’ve already had to severe anxiety attacks just THINKING about having to start. Group therapy is NOT for me.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:06:52 +0000

@Dan – Thank you for your comment!

I’m sorry you’ve had such a bad experience with group therapy. I have been in several groups, and my own experience has varied. It’s mostly been positive, but there were a couple where my reactions were the same as yours: Feeling worse after leaving the group session than I did when I came in.

My own bad experiences have been due to the moderators’ allowing some people to dominate the group, not respecting an individual’s right to remain silent, and monopolizing the group with his (both men) own opinions. I’m not sure what your situation is, but I’d bet that these three faults are among those that have upset you.

I’d be interested in your criticism of the group you are participating in. Not only do I want to get greater insight into your problem, but I’ve been collecting information for a “Horror Stories” article about therapists and groups for a future post.

In any case, thanks again for your comment. I hope things work out for you!

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:02:39 +0000

The day program I go to it is required that I attend group psychotherapy every Friday, in order to use other services at the program. I never liked group therapy, since my problems are my own business and it’s between me and my therapist. Personally I really don’t want to hear about others’ problesm. After leaving the group, I feel worse than I did when I went in.

For all the praise that group psychotherapy seems to get, it is important to realize that not all who go to these groups like them, nor benefit from them. I may leave the day program which I am currently going to if I’m not able to work around the requirement for the group therapy.

By: miragana

miragana — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:48:03 +0000

Good day!
It is very informative and has a very good quality in it.
I like it…

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Thank you very much for your time.

By: ron bloom

ron bloom — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:31:56 +0000

As a former group therapist and trainer of professionals in group work, I find your group therapy post is an excellent summary and description of how groups work and who might bennefit from it.