Therapy is a way for you to meet with your therapist one-on-one to talk through your problems. But what about group therapy? Is it effective? Simply put, group therapy has many benefits.
Working through your concerns in a group setting can provide camaraderie and social support from your fellow group members. This space allows group members to share ideas for improving a difficult situation or life challenge, and to hold each other accountable on their respective journeys.
You become a team.
Regularly talking and listening to others in challenging positions can help you to put your problems into perspective, reduce stigma, and increase your level of comfort talking with others about mental health. Many people have mental health problems, but few speak openly about them to people they don’t know too well. The benefits of group therapy gives you the opportunity to relate to others who may share your experiences, helps you realize that you’re not alone, and allows you to be exposed to different perspectives.
You will be able to form bonds, work through issues in a collaborative therapeutic space, and make progress alongside others who may be experiencing similar struggles. It is for these and many other reasons that group therapy is often just as effective as individual therapy. Ask your therapist about group therapy opportunities in New York and New Jersey today!
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