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What are the different types of group therapy?

Different groups use different approaches to therapy, and some may even use more than one at the same time.

The main types of group therapy are:

·  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups. CBT focuses on recognizing negative patterns, evaluating them, and developing new skills to manage situations.

·  Support groups. These are online or in person and focus on a shared experience of difficulty. These types of groups tend to be more peer facilitated, and are not necessarily led by a professional.

·  Process groups. This type of group helps people cope and understand a process, such as dealing with PTSD, or anxiety. Group members learn to process thoughts and emotions together and share their experiences.

·  Psychoeducational groups. This type of group is formed to obtain knowledge together about coping strategies, tips, and information about a particular condition. Groups are formed based on a common condition, such as bipolar disorder.

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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