group therapy

noun

: a method for helping people with mental or emotional problems by having them discuss their problems together in a group

Full Definition of GROUP THERAPY

: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems —called also group psychotherapy

— group therapist noun

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Medical Dictionary

noun

: therapy in the presence of a therapist in which several patients discuss and share their personal problems

—group therapist noun

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