Group work with a psychologist at the GarMed Rehabilitation Centre is an effective treatment method that provides support, interaction and sharing of experiences between participants. This type of therapy is used for a variety of purposes and may include different methods. A holistic approach that combines several complementary techniques helps to achieve the most effective results.
Group psycho-education sessions help to obtain the necessary information and skills to manage stress, anxiety, learn to develop healthy communication and social skills. They include thematic lectures, discussions, practical games.
Group work involves working through emotional and interpersonal issues, including topics such as depression, anxiety and problems. Methods used in group work include cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, addiction group therapy and others.
Patients participate in support groups. Here, experiences are shared, emotional support is provided, and a sense of community is created. There are open discussions, sharing of experiences, expression of emotions.
Another effective approach is self-help groups, where participants actively participate in various activities and support each other. It involves discussing personal successes and opportunities and sharing experiences.
The centre also runs trauma therapy groups where:
- working with the effects of trauma to facilitate the healing process;
- methods of traumatic reconstruction, group dynamic therapy.
Family therapy groups involve the family in the treatment process, which often leads to improvement in the patient’s condition. This method includes family sessions, family discussions, and training for relatives.
Mindfulness and relaxation groups teach meditation methods, external techniques, stress reduction. The methods of meditation, visualisation, deep breathing are used.
Group work with a psychologist helps to acquire and develop communication skills and interaction with others. Role-playing games, communication trainings, group exercises are conducted. The use of creativity to express emotions and process difficult experiences also helps to achieve results. Art therapy groups are often attended by patients with a variety of disorders. Drawing, music, theatre and art practices help to achieve harmony and self-knowledge.
Addictions work groups discuss experiences, develop management strategies, and apply the 12-step programme.
Group Sessions with a Psychologist Cost (Price)
| Group session with a psychologist | negotiable |
Advantages of group work with a psychologist
The group dynamic encourages mutual support and sharing of experiences. Patients are given the opportunity to express emotions in a supportive environment, to learn and be inspired by the experiences of others.
The group evokes a sense of community and normalises the participants’ experience. They are given the opportunity to develop social, cognitive and emotional skills.
Group work with a psychologist is recognised as the most effective in rehabilitation centres, including an integrated approach to individual work and support for clients. However, it is important to realise that in order to get the best results it is necessary to involve specialists from different disciplines working together.
