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).

Group therapy is often used to explore interpersonal relations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of group therapy¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The organization advocated for area survivors, served as a sounding board to vet contractors and, at times, functioned as group therapy.

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There is group therapy as well as weekly one-to-one counselling sessions.

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This campfire activity is a kind of group therapy session.

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The charity also runs group therapy, exercise classes to help with loneliness and training to help people find jobs, and operations manager Ralph Pars said staff were now in a race against time.

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A group of girls wearing white T-shirts and with keffiyehs tied around their waists perform a dance and then take part in a group therapy session.

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