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Group Therapy

Group Therapy (pronounced: groop ther-uh-pee) 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.

Etymology

The term 'Group Therapy' originates from the English words 'group' and 'therapy'. 'Group' (Old English 'grōp') refers to a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. 'Therapy' (Modern Latin 'therapīa', from Greek 'therapeia') means healing or medical treatment.

Related Terms

  • Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment.
  • Family Therapy: A type of psychological counseling (psychotherapy) that can help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.
  • Counseling: A professional activity that utilizes an interpersonal relationship to enable people to develop self-understanding and to make changes in their lives.

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