Definition

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapyin which a small, carefully selected group of individuals meets regularly with a therapist.

Purpose

The purpose of group therapy is to assist each individual in emotional growth and personal problem solving.

Description

Group therapy encompasses many different kinds of groups with varying theoretical orientations that exist for varying purposes. All therapy groups exist to help individuals grow emotionally and solve personal problems. All utilize the power of the group, as well as the therapist who leads it, in this process.

Unlike the simple two-person relationship between...