Group Therapy
In group therapy, children provide feedback to one another by expressing their thoughts and feelings about
the comments or behaviors of peers. The interaction between peers provides fellow group members the chance to try new ways of behaving or an opportunity to have increased perspective on their interactions with peers. As the group progresses, members establish a level of trust which facilitates honest communication. With an increased level of trust, children show more empathy and concern for one another. Group therapy can be helpful due to the interactions with peers, which typically are reflective of behaviors which have caused children and adolescents difficulty outside of group. Alternatives to negative behaviors are offered in the group context and support is provided for each of the members. The child has an opportunity to enhance social skills with new ways which they can better relate to people. In the group format, children and adolescents are able to see that they are not the only one with a particular problematic issue. Members do not feel alone or unique based upon particular issues, because they are able to listen to fellow peers who are experiencing similar difficulties.
the comments or behaviors of peers. The interaction between peers provides fellow group members the chance to try new ways of behaving or an opportunity to have increased perspective on their interactions with peers. As the group progresses, members establish a level of trust which facilitates honest communication. With an increased level of trust, children show more empathy and concern for one another. Group therapy can be helpful due to the interactions with peers, which typically are reflective of behaviors which have caused children and adolescents difficulty outside of group. Alternatives to negative behaviors are offered in the group context and support is provided for each of the members. The child has an opportunity to enhance social skills with new ways which they can better relate to people. In the group format, children and adolescents are able to see that they are not the only one with a particular problematic issue. Members do not feel alone or unique based upon particular issues, because they are able to listen to fellow peers who are experiencing similar difficulties.