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Psychiatrist discusses the benefits of group therapy
Prof. Petra Beschoner, a specialist in psychiatry and psychosomatics and medical director of the Bad Saulgau acute clinic, discusses the benefits and common anxieties associated with group psychotherapy.
While many patients initially feel skeptical or fear that sharing personal trauma with strangers will be overwhelming, Beschoner notes that these concerns are normal. She highlights that group therapy offers unique advantages, such as high levels of acceptance and the realization that others face similar struggles, which can significantly reduce feelings of shame.
Additionally, the group setting provides a platform for receiving honest feedback from peers, which can be more profound than theoretical explanations. It also serves as a safe environment to practice real-world social skills, such as setting boundaries, expressing needs, and handling criticism.
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Prof. Petra Beschoner states that skepticism and worry before a first group therapy session are normal. www.leinetal24.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Group therapy provides a protected environment to practice social skills like setting boundaries or handling criticism. www.europeonline-magazine.eu
- [● 5 SOURCES] Group therapy can reduce shame by showing patients that others face similar struggles. www.leinetal24.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Feedback from other group members can be more impactful than theoretical explanations from a professional. www.leinetal24.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.europeonline-magazine.eu · www.ruhrnachrichten.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de