Why You Should Do Group Therapy
Group therapy can feel intimidating. The idea of sharing openly in front of others often brings fears of exposure, judgment, or rejection. Many people understandably think, “I’d rather do this alone with my therapist.” And yet, time and again, research and lived experience show that group therapy offers something uniquely powerful — especially for struggles rooted in shame, betrayal, sexual struggles, and relational pain.
In the interview below, therapist Emily Parker shares both her personal story and clinical insight into why group therapy is such an essential part of the healing process.
🎥 Watch the full interview with Emily Parker below.
🌱 Because Healing Happens in Relationship
Emily begins by naming something many people feel but rarely say out loud: group therapy feels risky. After experiencing betrayal in her own marriage, she was deeply hesitant to enter group spaces. And yet, stepping into a group became a turning point in her healing journey.
Group therapy offers what individual therapy alone cannot — mirrors, empathy, accountability, and shared humanity. We are relational beings, and when we isolate, our mind, body, and spirit feel the impact. Healing accelerates when we experience connection alongside insight.
🧠 Because Shame Loses Power in the Light
In this conversation, Emily explains how shame thrives in secrecy and isolation. When painful experiences remain hidden, they grow heavier. But when those same struggles are brought into a safe group environment, something shifts.
You begin to hear others say:
🤝 “Me too.”
💗 “You’re not alone.”
✨ “I’ve been there — and healing is possible.”
Group therapy gently dismantles the lie that “this is just me.” Exposure to empathy brings relief, hope, and a sense of belonging that many people have never experienced before.
🔥 Because Being Known and Loved Is Transformational
One of the most powerful moments Emily describes is watching people receive acceptance for parts of themselves they haven’t yet learned to accept. Many enter groups expecting rejection — only to discover they are met with compassion and care.
This experience is deeply disruptive in the best way. When someone is fully known and still welcomed, it opens the possibility that these parts don’t need to be cut off or hidden — they can be integrated and healed.
🌿 So Why Should You Do Group Therapy?
Because isolation keeps people stuck — and connection brings healing.
Group therapy isn’t about being fixed by others. It’s about discovering that healing happens in relationship. For those willing to take the risk, group therapy often becomes the place where shame loosens its grip, belonging takes root, and lasting change begins.
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