Group Therapy
Group psychotherapy is a form of therapy in which a small number of people with similar behavioral and/or mental health goals meet together under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist. Groups can address goals associated with improving feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, or any topic addressed in individual psychotherapy. Clinicians can also apply group therapy principles to other settings and situations, such as businesses, schools and community organizations. Like individual psychotherapy, group therapy may be beneficial for a variety of individuals. Some issues typically addressed include:
- Difficulties with interpersonal relationships
- Child and adolescent issues (e.g., coping with parental divorce, peer issues, learning or behavioral problems)
- Depression and anxiety
- Loss, bereavement or grief
- Trauma
- Personality disorders
- Developmental skills deficits
Social Skills Groups at BSI are specifically designed to teach children, adolescents, and adults with developmental delays how to better interact within their social environments. Principles of applied behavior analysis are used to break down large skills into small steps so individuals learn more effective ways to respond in their social environments, which allows them to be comfortable and successful in everyday and novel interactions. Groups focus on generalizing skills taught in the office setting to every day social events and locations in the community. Groups usually meet at both the office and in community settings for a hands-on approach to teaching important and complex social skills.
Group Psychotherapy and Social Skills Groups are generally scheduled on an interest and request basis. If you would like to request that a group be organized, please contact us.