Group therapy offers therapists an opportunity to see how kids relate to one another in a group setting. In addition, kids struggling with social anxiety, poor social skills, or inattentiveness, the group setting offers the therapist a chance to help kids work through their obstacles with other kids as they occur. Lastly, group therapy can also be a source of support for kids dealing with grief, bullying, anxiety and depression, and other mental health issues.
There are different groups available to address different issues. In general, a small group of kids working through similar stressors are placed together. Groups are typically small in size, about 8 to 10 participants depending on the nature of the group. In some cases, groups are organized by gender, but many groups focus on working through a specific issue for example, social skills, anxiety and divorce.