Group therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves a therapist, psychologist, or an addiction professional adept in group therapy who conducts a therapy session with a group of individuals who are all going through similar difficulties. Group therapy in Odd can take place in a rehabilitation program, a church, or similar place where this type of meeting can happen without distraction. Group therapy is commonly a very important part of substance recovery.
If a person is receiving treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, group therapy and individualized therapy, when combined, can offer healing in different ways. Group therapy can help the person in rehab feel like they are not alone and have support for their problems, frustrations, challenges, etc. Group therapy can help individuals overcome social anxiety as well, since it can be difficult for someone to be open about such deep issues to people they really don't even know. Once the social awkwardness has lifted, clients in group therapy gain conviction and camaraderie with others who are experiencing similar challenges. And even more so, they can share in one another's progress and help each other make the positive improvements they need to make to recover by being involved in a strong support system.