#self help groups

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Recently in psychology, my class was studying different types of therapies. It mentioned individual vs group therapy as well as self-help groups. The more I read about the group and self -help group therapies, the more I started thinking about the community. Now, I know that online interaction with people of similar interests and values who go through similar experiences isn't exactly the same as getting professional mental help for things like depression or anxiety. But reading what I have been reading in my textbook and thinking about how people say that this community has impacted them for the better, I couldn't help but draw a few parallels. I'm going to quote a few parts from my textbook and maybe people can let me know what they think when they read this. Group Therapy: "One advantage of group therapy is that it helps individuals realize that they're not alone. People can see other group members struggling with problems similar to their own. In this way, members of the group can often benefit from the insights gained by other group members who have gone through similar struggles. Group members can support each other because they have had similar experiences--they have 'been there' themselves. Group therapy also allows individuals a chance to practice coping and other social skills in a supportive environment. One of the most significant advantages of group therapy is that it shows individuals that therapy can work to help them with their problems. People see other members of the group recovering and this gives them hope of recovery for themselves." Self-help Groups: "Self-help groups are composed of people with the same problems. Members meet regularly-often without a therapist-to discuss their problems, share solutions, and give and receive support." I'm curious to know what you guys think about this. What about you, @therealjacksepticeye?

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