Open Sesame: An Investigation of the Effects of a Group Support System on a Men's Counseling Group

摘要

A therapeutic group may take many forms including counseling groups, self-help groups, personal-growth groups and awareness groups [2]. Common to these groups is a focus on increasing individual self-awareness and awareness of others, helping participants to better understand the changes the participants want to make in their lives, and providing participants, with new skills and resources to effect these desired changes. Group members are encouraged to discuss issues that are personally relevant and to share their inner thoughts regarding these issues. Self-disclosure and feedback by group members are part of the therapeutic process and successful counseling groups consist of members who are able to communicate their problems and who are open to personal growth [9].