The Power of Group Counseling

Group therapy is sometimes called the Triple E-Treatment: effective, sometimes equivalent to individual therapy, and efficient.

 

Does Group Therapy seem scary?

You want me to go into a group of strangers and be vulnerable? I would rather go to the DMV, get a root canal and be forced to fold fitted sheets for an hour!

We’ve heard many clients say this.

But then they do their work in group counseling and come out wishing they had joined group sooner. Research shows group therapy can be effective in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use recovery, and social phobia. 

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FACTS

  • Only 5% of private practices employ group options which makes it an underutilized and underestimated source of patient growth
  • In some cases, group therapy can be more effective than individual therapy due to its effectiveness in reducing stigma and increasing a sense of solidarity
  • Group therapy is sometimes less expensive than individual therapy
  • Group therapy allows you to find your voice, find connections to others, and eventually, find yourself
  • Individual therapy combined with group therapy is a powerful, two-pronged approach that can help you reach your goals faster
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What is NOT Group Therapy?

Group therapy is not a group of friends getting together to vent.

Group therapy is not about giving advice or being told what to do.

Group therapy is not a support group but support can be a component.

Group therapy is not AA or NA.

How To Start Group Therapy

Finding a well trained and experienced group therapist can be difficult. At Prasad Counseling and Training we have therapists to fit this need.

Group sessions run for slightly more than an hour. In the circle of shared stories, you’ll find your voice isn’t alone in the darkness, The journeys of others turn strangers into companions on the road to finding hope, embracing change and discovering solutions. Each session becomes a steppingstone, each connection a thread in the tapestry of your life story.

Today’s mountains become tomorrow’s milestones when climbed together. Your courage to join might just be someone else’s inspiration to begin.