What Is Group Therapy?

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For additional information about group therapy, see my group website at www.austingrouptherapy.com

Group therapy is a form of counseling where a small group of people meet regularly to interact and explore their relationships under the guidance of a trained professional. Group therapy seeks to give people a safe and comfortable place where they can work out through the emotional issues that trouble them.  Members gain insight into their patterns in relationship and their personal barriers to intimacy by using the group to gain valuable new insights and affirmation through consistent emotional support.

People who have a difficult time with interpersonal relationships can benefit from the social interactions that are a basic part of the group therapy experience. If you stop and think about it, each of us has been raised in group environments, either through our families, schools, organized activities, or work. These are the environments in which we grow and develop as human beings.  Group therapy is no different. It provides a place where you come together with others to share problems or concerns, to better understand your own situation, and to learn from and with each other.

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People who participate in group therapy benefit in many ways:

 

           give and receive support 

 

           gain understanding of problems and explore possible solutions

 

           practice interpersonal skills in a safe group setting

 

           learn more about how you come across to others 

 

           increase observation and feedback skills

 

           enhance problem-solving skills 

 

           improve emotional expressiveness

 

           decrease social isolation

 

           develop good communication skills

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Contact Me To Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation

Tom Bolls, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist
8500 North MoPac Expressway #820
Austin, Texas 78759
(512) 468-7832
therapy@tombolls.com

New Group Forming
I am currently accepting applications
for a psychodynamic
mixed-gender group 
every Thursday night
from 6:30 to 8:00
Cost: $50 per session
For more detailed information, 
see my website at www.austingrouptherapy.com

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