People meet in these groups for the purpose of addressing emotional concerns and resolving psychological problems - particularly difficulties involving relationships. Each group is different. Group therapists select individuals for a group with the intent of creating an environment in which new learning and deep personal change are possible.
Group therapy is unique in that each member gains by contributing to the growth of others.
In fact, the chance to see ourselves through the eyes of our peers is one of the hallmarks of group therapy. Under the guidance of a group therapist, you will learn how to form bonds with others, how to overcome isolation, and how to develop intimacy. As a group matures over time, its members are increasingly able to provide empathy, give constructive feedback, and acknowledge each other's growth. In the course of understanding one another in group therapy, individuals form bonds and become capable of resolving many family conflicts. When members conclude their experience in a therapy group, they often find themselves able to express gratitude to others for facilitating their growth and feel a heightened sense of intimacy even as they say goodbye.