group therapy

noun

: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems

called also group psychotherapy

group therapist noun

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Organizations selected by the county’s Probation Department offer counseling, group therapy and other courses attempting to reduce violence in a relationship. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025 Even the opening scene of the movie when Tami and Craig are in group therapy was really funny as well, probably because it’s meant to be so serious. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025 Lieutenant Michael Lewis created this program, which centers mental health services like individual and group therapy, addiction support and conflict resolution. Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 On-board clinicians conduct individual and group therapy, provide pharmaceutical services, offer consultations for other medical concerns and help patients without insurance find coverage. Meira Gebel, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for group therapy

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First Known Use

circa 1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of group therapy was circa 1925

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“Group therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/group%20therapy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

group therapy

noun
: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems
group therapist noun

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