Understanding Therapy Groups & Support Groups
Therapy groups and support groups both provide vital community and support, but their main areas of focus and structures differ.
Both are facilitated by an ASWR mental healthcare professional and provide a sense of community, shared experiences, healing, and mental wellness.
What are Therapy Groups?
Includes psychological treatment/intervention
Need to be able to explain presenting issues, interventions being used (and evidence)
Sessions are oriented around a specific mental health problem, skills, and solutions for that problem
What are Support Groups?
Less structure
A welcoming space for open-ended conversations—whether it’s work-related challenges, personal experiences, or just life in general. These groups offer a supportive environment to connect, share, and navigate whatever’s on your mind. environment.