Like all types of therapy, there are several advantages and disadvantages to Group Therapy. While most of the disadvantages revolve around similar issues and are few, there are far more qualitative advantages. Ultimately, the effectiveness of Group Therapy and its demand will revolve around the individual group members` needs psychologically. To be specific, while group members are learning to heal from their condition, it is apparent that each individual faces their own internal conflicts to which will reflect their ultimate needs from therapy. As a result of these needs and the individual's condition, some individuals may better benefit from group therapy whereas, others benefit from individual therapy.
As mentioned earlier, there are few …show more content…
This can sometimes be uncomfortable for not only the therapist, but the members involved as well. Ideally, therapist like to make their client's environment very comfortable and home feeling but because the location of group therapy is often out of control to the therapist, this opportunity is prohibited. Also, in order for group therapy to run efficiently, the size of the group is of importance. Ideally, groups should be about six to eight individuals however, the therapist does not have control of this either and as the number of group members grow, the less intimate group sessions will be (Turney, 2018). In addition, individuals who are in Group Therapy are typically forced to be there. In other words, they …show more content…
First, group members learn to rehabilitate from their condition while keeping contact in the community. With this advantage, members are learning how to properly integrate into society as an acceptable member while gaining insight from other members (Corey). Also, it is likely for group members to better feel justified as they are surrounded with like minded people. Furthermore, members can also relate on emotional experiences and conflicts within their condition. It is also worth to mention, group members likely don`t feel attacked by therapist. Particularly, there is less pressure on the therapist to confront other members as everyone in the group is equally accountable (Turney, 2018). In other words, it is likely the therapist will not have to intervene as often in uncomfortable circumstances or situations because group members will usually call each other out and hold each other accountable to their goals and promises. In fact, the group leader has a better chance and typically experiences less difficulty in gaining the trust of group members. As Group Therapy requires all individuals to be open and honest with one another in order to achieve efficiency, this does not fail to include the group leader (Turney, 2018). This then forces the therapist to become personable to individuals within the group. As a result, this all helps for members to
As mentioned earlier, there are few …show more content…
This can sometimes be uncomfortable for not only the therapist, but the members involved as well. Ideally, therapist like to make their client's environment very comfortable and home feeling but because the location of group therapy is often out of control to the therapist, this opportunity is prohibited. Also, in order for group therapy to run efficiently, the size of the group is of importance. Ideally, groups should be about six to eight individuals however, the therapist does not have control of this either and as the number of group members grow, the less intimate group sessions will be (Turney, 2018). In addition, individuals who are in Group Therapy are typically forced to be there. In other words, they …show more content…
First, group members learn to rehabilitate from their condition while keeping contact in the community. With this advantage, members are learning how to properly integrate into society as an acceptable member while gaining insight from other members (Corey). Also, it is likely for group members to better feel justified as they are surrounded with like minded people. Furthermore, members can also relate on emotional experiences and conflicts within their condition. It is also worth to mention, group members likely don`t feel attacked by therapist. Particularly, there is less pressure on the therapist to confront other members as everyone in the group is equally accountable (Turney, 2018). In other words, it is likely the therapist will not have to intervene as often in uncomfortable circumstances or situations because group members will usually call each other out and hold each other accountable to their goals and promises. In fact, the group leader has a better chance and typically experiences less difficulty in gaining the trust of group members. As Group Therapy requires all individuals to be open and honest with one another in order to achieve efficiency, this does not fail to include the group leader (Turney, 2018). This then forces the therapist to become personable to individuals within the group. As a result, this all helps for members to