marathon group

noun

Psychology.

1. an encounter group that meets for an extended period of time, as eight hours to a week, in the belief that the resultant intensity and intimacy will lead to a more open expression of feelings.

marathon group

noun

1. (in psychotherapy) an encounter group that lasts for many hours or days

Example Sentences

"I have seen in the Facebook London Marathon group that quite a few people have deferred their place to April because they just can't face traveling down when there are train strikes on."

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The SEC temporarily suspended trading of Marathon Group Corp, Affinity Beverage Group Inc, and Sylios Corp beginning on Friday and ending on March 4, the SEC said in statements published on its website.

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Nelson likens it to “a marathon group therapy session”.

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For three days, they relived their worst cases and unloaded their frustrations, in scenes that played out like marathon group therapy, for which they have no time.

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He loves getting a medal - now, he’ll have two to hang in his room - and he would even like to help start a kids’ marathon group at his school.

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