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Publication Date: 2020
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Is Group Therapy Effective?
Mashinter, Patricia
BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, v12 n2 p33-36 2020
The efficacy of group therapy as a counselling method is examined. Factors that reinforce the effectiveness of group therapy include the necessity of communication amongst the human species, the longevity of the practice of group work in the field of therapy, and the empirical research suggesting the success of the method. Barriers to the success of group therapy are considered, such as public misconceptions, ethical challenges and problems with maintaining confidentiality. A balanced appraisal of both the pros and cons are deliberated. Group therapy is determined to be a valuable method of counselling.
Descriptors: Group Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Barriers, Interpersonal Communication, Mental Disorders, Counseling Effectiveness, Family Counseling, Counselor Role
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Language: English
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