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Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at a variety of locations including private therapeutic practices, hospitals, mental health clinics, and community centers. Group therapy is sometimes used alone, but it is also commonly integrated into a comprehensive […]

Abstract There are many psychotherapy varieties, but all are delivered through two predominant modalities—individual and group. This article outlines differences between individual and group treatment and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The author focuses on psychodynamic treatment, but the differences between the two modalities apply across all theoretical orientations. Human beings are social animals

Group therapy sometimes gets short shrift. Viewed by some patients as second best to individual therapy and by some mental health professionals as intimidating to run, groups are mostly found in outpatient agencies and hospitals, where they are used to treat people with severe or acute conditions. In private practice, group therapy makes up at