group therapy

noun

: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems

called also group psychotherapy

group therapist noun

Examples of group therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to this, group therapy sessions are an additional asset, along with a directory of Black therapists dedicated to making one-on-one healing accessible. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024 The concert became group therapy, and with the support of the audience the situation resolved. Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 And now, psychologists and therapists are working to turn it into a tool by exploring its potential benefits as a group therapy technique. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024 Engage in group activities that distract and contribute: Volunteering, hobbies, group exercise, group therapy, etc., are all great examples of activities that temporarily distract you from the sensations and feelings associated with loneliness. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for group therapy 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of group therapy was circa 1925

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“Group therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20therapy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

group therapy

noun
: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems
group therapist noun

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