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girlbassplayer
Member
Registered: May 2006
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 264
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Review Date: Thu June 22, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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I enjoyed group therapy, however it's hard to keep the conversation going depending on the members of the group.
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jennie
Poohbah
Registered: December 2002
Location: DC metro area
Posts: 1366
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Review Date: Fri June 23, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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listening to others share similar life experiences and coping strategies
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Cons:
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if group is not faciliated properly, one member can dominate group discussions
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I didn't realize other members were triggering my panic attacks until months after group therapy ended. At times, group therapy got so intense. It seemed I could sense the energy of the group escalate and that was too much for me to handle. If I ever resume group therapy again, it will only be with an all female group. My sense of safety comes first. Also, if I need help for my particular psychiatric problem, I'd prefer all group members to have the same diagnosis.
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niko851
Member
Registered: March 2006
Location: Noblesville, IN USA
Posts: 75
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Review Date: Tue July 25, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4
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Pros:
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Having others with similar traits around you
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Cons:
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Having to listen to and/or talk about the issues/problems with more than one person and people you do not know
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I personally had more negative effects from a group setting than I do with one-on-one's. I'm simply not a good candidate for group therapy, probably due to my panic disorder as well as my agoraphobia. Just being in the same room with others like me was enough to set me off.
I'm very 'secluded' as is and opening up is already hard enough. Add people you do not even know into the equation and this was a disaster waiting to happen for me. This is not to say everyone would experience the same, but unless/until I am able to go outside alone w/out having an attack, I cannot foresee myself doing any group therapies anytime soon.
In 4/7 sessions, I ended up having to run out, got very disoriented, went into severe attacks, and even had the EMS called on me bcuz I couldn't calm down.
Then again, despite me being unable to get through the sessions, others may really benefit from groups if they are comfortable talking around other people. This may be the one type of therapy that makes or breaks his/her treatment. As much as I like to talk on here (listening and talking), I'm in the safety of my home; this is more/less a group-type setting, minus the 'physical' participation by going to the place.
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Sarah116
Poohbah
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 1449
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Review Date: Thu August 10, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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New friends, can relate problems to others
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Cons:
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some people can be predijust and rude, not always the same problem, time wise long
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It was really nice for once this therapy was basically with people that you could relate to. A professional just sort of watched over to make sure things were fine but did not have much say into it. It is a therapy no doctor could offer and is always different from different people, problems, experiences and opinions. One of the best out there in my opinion! You get help while you help others. The price was high and some did not really have a desire to get help and share it but other than that I highly recommend it!
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drummergrl
Member
Registered: July 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 218
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Review Date: Wed August 22, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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You meet a lot of people with the same kind of needs...
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Cons:
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You can also stir people up and make them mad....grrr
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Depending on where you are in your life, group therapy can be very rewarding and comforting. It helps to know that you aren't alone in your quest to find comfort and compassion. I do not feel like that now. I'm more in need of "one" on one therapy simply because my needs are stronger now then before. I get lost in group therapy, and sometimes people can be so monotonous. I also have ADHD and can't sit still enough for those long grp. sessions. It's good in the beginning and while you haven't been with a therapist yet. It's a good start.
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Meig
New Member
Registered: March 2010
Posts: 3
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Review Date: Fri May 21, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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It was a great feeling to know that others would try and understand
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Cons:
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It may not be for you if you can't get over your initial shyness
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I received group therapy a few times at a local crisis center. It really got me through some hard times.
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