group therapy

noun

1. psychotherapy in which a number of patients discuss their problems together, usually under the leadership of a therapist, using shared knowledge and experiences to provide constructive feedback about maladaptive behavior.

group therapy

noun

1. psychol the simultaneous treatment of a number of individuals who are members of a natural group or who are brought together to share their problems in group discussion

group therapy

1. Any form of psychotherapy involving a group of patients, rather than a one-on-one session between a patient and a therapist. ( See encounter group ).

Notes

Group therapy is often used to explore interpersonal relations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of group therapy¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Emma Loker explains that the format of the show is "somewhat like group therapy" as couples discuss their relationships with the experts in front of everyone at the commitment ceremonies.

From BBC

He then suggested group therapy and 12-step meetings, but they gave me flashbacks of feeling misplaced as a kid within my big boisterous family.

From Salon

In the town of Hlotse, about two hours' drive from the capital, Maseru, I sit in on on one of the regular group therapy sessions for young women, run by social worker Lineo Raphoka.

From BBC

The death cafe can sometimes feel like group therapy.

From Los Angeles Times

At one point, he attends a retreat where men gather for a weekend to do group therapy.

From BBC