It can be tough to decide whether to go to individual vs. group therapy. On one hand, they have a lot of similarities. Therefore, you are likely to gain benefits from either experience. On the other hand, there are important differences between the two approaches to therapy. One might turn out to be what you […]
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You have a child with OCD. It feels like you have tried everything. Nevertheless, your child needs more support. Have you thought about trying group therapy? Some children may be hesitant about trying group therapy. However, research shows that there are immeasurable benefits. Of course, you can’t encourage your child to try group OCD therapy […]
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Social anxiety disorder is not as unusual as you may think. About 12% of Americans have social anxiety at some point in their lives. Extreme fear of social interaction can lead people to avoid social situations, even if it means losing a job or contact with family and friends. And, like many mental disorders, it’s […]
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Naturally, a family may be bound by genetics. Yet, when you have several people with very different personalities living together under one roof, it isn’t surprising when problems arise. All kinds of events can put stress on a family—a big move, changes in their community, losing a loved one, or a family member going through […]
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Because we’re human, we are familiar with being members of a group—family, school, work, and social groups. It follows that groups are realistic settings for solving real-life problems. And that includes groups in the therapy setting. In group therapy, one or two professional therapists help several people with similar problems—such as anxiety, addiction or illness—work […]
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