- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Residential Treatment Program
- Partial Hospitalization Program
- Intensive Outpatient Program
For some people in treatment, group therapy can be an effective tool. At Arkview, we offer a group therapy program in Pennsylvania for people who may benefit from this therapeutic approach.
What Is Group Therapy?
After the therapist opens the floor for discussion, group members talk about their issues. Everyone else listens, offering commentary when they feel it is necessary. One of the most significant benefits of group therapy is that it encourages each person to communicate their feelings.
It’s excellent practice for when they need to do the same thing with other people in their lives. Group therapy helps members learn to address conflicts without escalating their behavior. It’s a place where members can form bonds of trust from going through similar experiences.
How Does Group Therapy Work?
Some people aren’t comfortable opening up in front of a group. If you’re not in a place where you want to tell other people about your problems, you can still practice active listening in group therapy sessions. You’re encouraged to comment on what other members talk about during the session. Many group members end up getting more comfortable talking after they settle into group therapy.
Absorbing the experiences of others often helps patients reflect on the problems that led them down the path of addiction. It’s often easier to spot problematic behaviors in others that we might overlook in ourselves. The advice given to other group members can be helpful to your situation.
How Can I Benefit from Group Therapy?
Group therapy is the perfect way to learn how to express yourself more effectively. You learn how to get around your frustrations and keep conversations going in a positive direction. Group therapy sessions aren’t meant to tear down others in the session. It’s about expressing what’s going on inside and getting valuable feedback from others who need help with similar problems.
You learn to become more self-aware of how your words and actions impact others. Group therapy can become a safe place to let your walls down and talk about the things that scare you most. Once you learn to trust the others in your group, you may find yourself forging connections that last long beyond your time in addiction treatment.
