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group psychotherapy

group psychotherapy

5.2
A therapy where a small group meets with a therapist to talk about problems
  • noun
  • /ɡruːp saɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/
  • Specialized
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  • Wilson, N., Minkler, M., Dasho, S., Wallerstein, N., & Martin, A. C. (2006). Getting to social action: The Youth Empowerment Strategies (YES!) project. Health Promotion Practice, 7, 1-9. Yalom, I. D. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. New York: Basic.

Examples

  • Group psychotherapy.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Higher MSR scorers were less able to recognize and deal with aggressive feedback from others in group psychotherapy.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Individual and group psychotherapy and training programs are also offered to enhance the caregiver's ability to manage specific problems and to teach cognitive/behavioral skills within a time-limited framework (Gallagher, 1985; Dellasega, 1990).

    Academic text (1991)

  • During our weekly sessions of group psychotherapy, members share their experiences and support each other in overcoming personal challenges.

  • The therapist emphasized that group psychotherapy allows individuals to learn from one another through shared stories and interactions.

  • I found that participating in group psychotherapy helped me realize I wasn't alone in my struggles, as others faced similar issues.

Synonyms

group therapy
vsgroup psychotherapy
  • Specialized
18 3.4

A small group that meets with a therapist to talk about personal problems

focuses more on interactions among members contributing to therapy rather than only solving problems
encounter group
vsgroup psychotherapy
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A group meeting where people honestly talk about their feelings to understand themselves and each other

uses regular therapist-led meetings where member interaction contributes to therapeutic change
psychotherapy group
vsgroup psychotherapy
5.1

A group of people who meet to talk about their feelings with a trained therapist

emphasizes active mutual interactions among members as part of the healing process

How Many

group psychotherapy
  • Specialized
5.2
psychotherapy
  • Specialized
24 5.8

Surface Forms

group psychotherapy singular
group psychotherapies plural

Morphology

group + psychotherapy

The meaning 'a psychotherapy conducted with a group' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'group' (several people considered together) with 'psychotherapy' (psychological treatment). This noun–noun/NP modification pattern is common in English and cross-linguistically parallel (e.g., 'group therapy'), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Group psychotherapy comes from the simple image of a small group sitting with a therapist and talking about their problems, so the group's talking and reactions are part of the psychotherapy. That's why it means therapy where several people meet to give each other 'support' and helpful 'feedback'.