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  • E.R.ThompkinsNYC Mar 27, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Found site from YourTango article great information you have included here comprehensive and most questions answered, great job
  • Splinteredones Mar 29, 2010 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    Every time I have tried group therapy the people were inevitably shocked and revolted when I would talk about some of my child sexual abuse, which was very sadistic for the most part. Much more daging than helpful every time. Group therapy is not best for all.
  • AshleyBretting-M.S. Mar 29, 2010 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    I agree with you, not every individual is well served in a support group! And not every support group out there is of similar quality. The focus, members and group facilitator are all extremely important factors. Thank you so very much for sharing :)
  • Ramkitten Jan 14, 2010 @ 10:36 am | delete
    I suppose the only kind of group therapy I've participated has been following Search & Rescue missions when we've located a deceased person (or, in one case, following the death of a teammate). Then those of us involved get together with a counselor (or two or three) to talk about it. They also offer private sessions to anyone who might need it following the group session. It's always interesting how some people are very involved in the group session while others sit with their arms crossed, staring at the floor. I'm kind of somewhere in between--don't talk much but am very involved, listening. I've never wanted (or felt I needed) an individual session, but I do value the group time.
  • strayspay Jan 14, 2010 @ 9:49 am | delete
    Great topic. My husband has been in a Cancer Support Group and it helped him tremendously. It has now been 19 years since the cancer diagnosis, thank the Lord, and he still close to many of the survivors of his group.
  • AshleyBretting-M.S. Jan 14, 2010 @ 10:25 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing that beautiful experience! Big Hugs for you and your family :)

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Ashley Breting, M.S. is a licensed psychotherapist, she has a master's of science degree in counseling with the focus on marriage & family therapy.&She... more »

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