| group therapy | |
| —n | |
| psychol the simultaneous treatment of a number of individuals who are members of a natural group or who are brought together to share their problems in group discussion | |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
group therapy n.
A form of psychotherapy that involves sessions guided by a therapist and attended by several clients who confront their personal problems together. The interaction among clients is considered to be an integral part of the therapy.
Any form of psychotherapy involving a group of patients, rather than a one-on-one session between a patient and a therapist. (See encounter group).
Note: Group therapy is often used to explore interpersonal relations.