What is Group Therapy?
CATEGORY: Psychotherapy
TYPES:Generic: Group TherapyBrand:
Group therapy, a form of psychotherapy, is when one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together as a group. Group therapy can be taken to include any helping process that takes place in a group, including support groups, skills training groups, and psycho-education groups.
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How do members experience Group Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 5,510 | 85 | |
| Drug use disorder | 232 | 15 | |
| Alcohol use disorder | 196 | 14 | |
| Complex post-traumatic stress disorder | 173 | 2 | |
| Eating disorder | 173 | 15 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 9 | |
| Flashbacks | 5 | |
| Social anxiety | 4 | |
| Increased anxiety | 3 | |
| Panic attacks | 3 | |
| Anger | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 21 | |
| Mild | 24 | |
| None | 125 |
Member evaluations
Tim the Enchanter
evaluated on Mar 01, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for alcohol use disorder: Slight
- Side effects: None
Just 4 You
evaluated on Sep 23, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Male Rape Victim: Slight
- Side effects: None
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TheTrishgu
evaluated on Dec 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for generalized anxiety disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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