Making the Most of Group Therapy

• Take an honest pledge: group therapy will include a contract for every participant. This way, everyone knows what's expected of them. This will help to ensure that everyone is comfortable in the group and trusts that a certain level of respect and anonymity is going to be guaranteed. When everyone is on the same page and knows what they've signed up for it can help quell any fears or hesitation about participating openly and honestly.
• Be a willing participant: Therapy can be challenging, but the more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it. Even on those days when you show up, and your just not feeling it, try to put as much energy as possible into the session.
• Be sure to share: Opening up will help you, but there can be much more to it. You may actually be the one key to someone else's breakthrough. Of course, you shouldn't ever feel obligated to share, but those "a-ha" moments when someone says something that resonates with you can lead to breakthroughs.