- A therapy group is a supportive and understanding group of like-minded people who help you as they help themselves.
- In group therapy vs. individual therapy you have the chance to learn to express yourself with your peers. These skills which transfer to outside relationships.
- A therapy group is a small community to which you belong and is an important part of your support system in life.
- In individual therapy there is less opportunity to practice new social skills because there is just you and a psychotherapist who is trained to listen and respond to you.
- In individual therapy you learn by focusing on yourself, in group therapy you learn by understanding others and yourself.
- In Group therapy you work on your self-esteem and learn to trust yourself better as you build your confidence by interacting honestly and in a caring way with others.
- In group you have the sense of belonging, acceptance from others, and predictable support from a small group of people. It is “your group.”