Group therapy in Santa Pola
PSYCHOLOGY CONSULTATION IN SANTA POLA
Group therapy is a therapeutic and psychological modality that is based on taking advantage of the therapeutic value of social interactions between people who share a series of characteristics.
One of the positive aspects that this type of therapy presents is that the group can become a great support for the person. The experience of sharing emotions and experiences in a place where the person feels understood is positive and can also favor change. The sessions, modulated by the psychologist, serve to train social and coping skills, share experiences and offer mutual support. Above all, in the case of people who do not have a solid support network or whose environment does not understand the situation they are going through.
Advantages presented by group therapy compared to the individual:
- Situation of equality: by feeling accompanied by people who are going through a situation similar or equal to yours, participation and group cohesion will increase.
- Feeling of belonging: feeling that you are part of a group in which you respect and value, your self -esteem can increase.
- Learning of the experiences of the other members of the group: through group therapy, you can share your experiences and at the same time, learn from the successes and errors of the rest of people.
- Possibility of practicing: If for example we are faced with a working group that aims to improve social skills, certain situations that help people will gain confidence (Role-Playing).
Who can go to group therapy?
At present, group therapy is carried out both in a complementary way to individual and exclusive therapy. In addition, there are multiple motivations for which you can go to group therapy: group to work self -esteem, group to work social skills, addiction group, memory workshop for patients with dementia, etc.
