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By
M.Darushana
T.Kavthami
M.Komalavalli
T.Siva Letchumi
Group Counseling
WHAT IS A GROUP? The group is a place where you can
experiment with different ways of behaving. You may want
to try talking more, or being quieter than usual. You may
find yourself disagreeing with people in the group on
certain points and feel your opinions become more clearly
defined. As you listen to other people's experiences, you
will have a chance to compare them with your own. You
will probably find that conversations you take part in
during the group will help to enrich your friendships
outside.
GROUP COUNSELLING :
5. Group Counseling Costs Less : Some people find the group counseling experience a better
alternative than private therapy because it tends to cost less. Frequently group counseling is covered
by insurance, and many groups offer sliding scale fees for those without insurance.
6. Help Others and Being Helped: Provides the opportunity to help others as well as being helped.
7. Feeling of Empowerment Gives the feeling of empowerment It helps build confidence and self-esteem
so that you may feel more in control of your life.
8. Improvement By Sensitivity and Insight: Group members improve from the sensitivity and insight of
the Counselor.
9. Promoting Growth and Change: Group members provide different perspectives which are often
helpful in promoting growth and change.
DISADVANTAGES OF GROUP COUNSELLING:
1. Too Large Groups Suffers: Not all group counseling efforts are
completely successful .Occasionally, group therapy suffers if a group
is too large or small Usually group counseling works best when an
experienced counselor can redirect a person who is sharing too
much, and allow equal time for people to share their ideas, problems
or opinions.