Group therapy is a powerful vehicle for growth, change and
support. Not only will you receive tremendous understanding,
support, and encouragement from others, but you will also gain
different perspectives, ideas, and viewpoints that can make a
difference in how you experience yourself and others. Many
clients, though somewhat apprehensive at first, say that the
group experience was helpful far beyond their expectations. In
group, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the way
you interact with others. What makes the group unique is that it
is a closed and safe system. The content of the group sessions
is confidential; what members talk about or disclose is not
discussed outside the group. The first few sessions of a group
usually focus on the establishment of trust. During this time,
members work to establish a level of trust that allows them to
talk personally and honestly. Group trust is achieved when all
members make a commitment to the group. How does group therapy
work? Most personal problems