group therapy
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nounDefinition of GROUP THERAPY
: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems —called also group psychotherapy
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1943
group therapy
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GROUP THERAPY
: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems
—group therapist noun
group therapy
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Form of psychotherapy in which several patients or clients discuss their personal problems, usually in the presence of a therapist or counselor. In one approach to group therapy, the chief aim is to raise members' awareness and morale and combat feelings of isolation by cultivating a sense of belonging to the group; a notable example is Alcoholics Anonymous. The other principal approach strives to foster free discussion and uninhibited self-revelation; members are helped to self-understanding and more successful behaviour through mutual examination of their reactions to people in their lives, including one another.
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