The 1970’s brought about the popularity of group counseling (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Therapists realized that people could benefit from this type of counseling. Counselor’s found when clients "gathered together and discussed common problems it actually helped them overcome them" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Group counseling is defined “as a collection of individuals that need to enhance personal growth through interaction of those who meet together for a commonly agreed-upon purpose at prearranged times” (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Group therapy is not for everyone but can be helpful to many patients suffering from many different problems.
Purpose of Group Counseling Group counseling can "provide clients with tools they need to make changes" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). It's also valuable in helping the "client understand themselves and others" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Counseling is a great way to help people who are "shy or aggressive with interpersonal interactions" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Counseling can also be geared toward a variety of special needs including young parents, abused women …show more content…
149). While these guidelines are "consistent with individual counseling; there are some specific considerations that must be taken into account for Group counseling" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 149). Before allowing a client into group counseling, a therapist must "screen the client to see if he is suitable for the group" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 149). Another important factor is for "the client to voluntarily join and have the freedom to leave if they choose to" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 149). Finally, and perhaps the most important concern would be whether or not the group members "will keep self-disclosures and group interactions private and confidential" (Nugent & Jones, pg.
Purpose of Group Counseling Group counseling can "provide clients with tools they need to make changes" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). It's also valuable in helping the "client understand themselves and others" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Counseling is a great way to help people who are "shy or aggressive with interpersonal interactions" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 147). Counseling can also be geared toward a variety of special needs including young parents, abused women …show more content…
149). While these guidelines are "consistent with individual counseling; there are some specific considerations that must be taken into account for Group counseling" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 149). Before allowing a client into group counseling, a therapist must "screen the client to see if he is suitable for the group" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 149). Another important factor is for "the client to voluntarily join and have the freedom to leave if they choose to" (Nugent & Jones, pg. 149). Finally, and perhaps the most important concern would be whether or not the group members "will keep self-disclosures and group interactions private and confidential" (Nugent & Jones, pg.