Being part of a group is something that can be an extremely powerful life experience which shows us things about ourselves which would otherwise remain hidden.

Throughout my life I have participated in and facilitated various groups for the Philadelphia Association, Claremont Project and in private practice. They have all brought a new perspective of myself and others in the world. 

Corey.G, 2009, cites that existential group therapy should have three main goals 

Facilitating members to be honest with themselves.
Broadening members' perspectives of themselves and the world they are in.
Discerning what gives meaning to the present and future lives.
The intent of the group is to personally challenge you as a person in the world with others. How you are affected on an intimate and personal level with the topic that arises.

Although not spoken about much outside of alcohol and drug treatments, group therapy can be an incredibly helpful practice. The idea of stepping into a room with strangers can be frightening and discombobulating but when relating to others and seeing ourselves through another’s worldview we have the chance to be shaken out of our unconscious patterns of behaviour giving us the chance to question who we are, how we got there and who we want to be.

Within a group which holds different characters and opinions we can find companionship, comfort and care, as well as discomfort, difference of opinion and disconnection. All of which gives room for understanding of others and of ourselves.

I facilitate different ongoing groups weekly, if you would like more information about joining a group please get in contact.