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... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > therapy groups

... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > intragroup relations > therapy groups

... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > types of groups and subgroups > therapy groups

Preferred term

therapy groups

Definition

Therapy groups are designed to promote the health and adjustment of their members. Initially used when the demand for services outstripped available health care providers, therapists discovered that group approaches offered unique benefits over more individualistic therapies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Therapy Groups]

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Belongs to group

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/therapy_groups

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