Is it possible for a group to be therapeutic?

All groups can be therapeutic. Anytime someone becomes emotionally attached to other group members, a group leader, or the group as a whole, the relationship has the potential to influence and change that person. Identifying a group as “therapy” does not imply that other groups are not therapeutic.

What are the different types of group therapy?

NCBI Bookshelf. A service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2005. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 41.)

Is there a tip for being a group therapist?

While this TIP is not intended as a training manual for individuals training to be group therapists, it provides substance abuse counselors with insights and information that can improve their ability to manage the groups they currently lead. Overview Introduction Defining Therapeutic Groups in Substance Abuse Treatment

Why are therapy groups important in substance abuse treatment?

Formal therapy groups can be a compelling source of persuasion, stabilization, and support. Groups organized around therapeutic goals can enrich members with insight and guidance; and during times of crisis, groups can comfort and guide people who otherwise might be unhappy or lost.

What are the guidelines for attending group therapy?

Attend groups on time. Members are expected to make groups a priority and attend all sessions, arrive on time, and remain for the entire session unless there is an emergency. Members who are unable to attend a session are expected to call beforehand.

How are members expected to attend therapy sessions?

Members are expected to make groups a priority and attend all sessions, arrive on time, and remain for the entire session unless there is an emergency. Members who are unable to attend a session are expected to call beforehand. Rationale: Attendance is important, as each meeting builds on the previous session and missed groups cannot be made up.

How often do you need to go to group therapy for addiction?

Substance abuse treatment programs often require members to attend a certain number of minimum sessions (e.g., 6 sessions) over a 3-month period. But one full year of sessions may also be recommended. 5 Most of these types of meetings are outpatient forms of treatment where members are responsible for attending.

Can a group therapy meeting be open or closed?

Group therapy meetings can be open or closed. In open groups, new members can join the group at any time. In a closed group, all members join at the same time. Only they participate in the sessions.