Most patients find the experience very rewarding, and leave prepared to continue the process in the outside world. The group experience will be of lifelong benefit. Group sessions last for one and a half hours. Most patients can be offered groups which suit their choice of day and time. Many groups start at 8 a.m. or earlier and 6 p.m. or later.
Groups have an evolving and unique culture with a slowly changing membership.
The minimum commitment is one year, but the total length of treatment in a group tends to be between two and four years , with perhaps two or three patients concluding therapy each year and new people taking their places.