Groups allow people to share different perspectives and receive support from many different sources.
It also fosters an atmosphere of interdependence which is the next step up from the traditional focus on independence. Offering therapy to this population requires a flexible structure, an ability to meet the client at his or her own level and communicate effectively. Each of the groups described here are client directed and will be tailored to the social and communicative abilities of the participants. Factors such as group size, content, communicative style and even therapeutic methods will be specifically tailored for each person. Most of the groups are focused and time limited.