Group Psychotherapy in the News
Articles on AGPA and Group Therapy are increasingly appearing in the press; click on the links below to view the stories.
Orthodox dads need therapy, too
by Mendel Horowitz in Jewish Telegraphic Agency | June 13, 2019
In Jerusalem and in other religiously conservative settings, traditional husbands and fathers struggle within their patriarchal roles more than popular periodicals suggest.Group psychotherapy is a forum where men can interact candidly and learn from each other how to make changes to unhealthy and unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
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Considering Psychotherapy? Group Therapy Is Sometimes Better Than the Traditional Approach
*Featuring AGPA President-Elect Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC, CGP, DFAGPA.
Bottom Line Health | Feb 01, 2019
Dr. Leszcz addresses in-depth how groups work, the different types of groups, the significant benefits of group therapy, as well as how to find a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP).
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Keys to Great Group Therapy
*Featuring AGPA Members: Gary Burlingame, PhD, CGP, DFAGPA, Cheri Marmarosh, PhD, and Martyn Whittingham, PhD, CGP, FAGPA
by Amy Novotney in the APA Monitor | Apr 01, 2019
Seasoned Psychologists offered their expertise on the art and skill of leading successful group therapy.
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Social Anxiety? 3 Reasons to Try Group Therapy
by Sean Grover in Psychology Today | Jan 11, 2019
Does this sound like you? Social gatherings fill you with dread. Panic starts even before you leave. You cringe at the thought of your own awkwardness, imagining all that could go wrong. As you get closer to the event, your heart races, your palms sweat. You start to consider excuses for canceling.
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How to Choose the Best Group Therapy For You
*Interview with AGPA President-Elect Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC, CGP, DFAGPA.
by Sean Grover in Psychology Today | Jan 03, 2019
You’ve decided to give group therapy a try. You’ve talked to friends who have been in group therapy, researched group therapy online, maybe you’ve even got the blessing of your individual therapist. So where do you find a group that is best suited for your needs?
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5 Reasons Group Therapy Is the Best Choice Struggling Teens
by Sean Grover in Psychology Today | Dec 15, 2017
Individual therapy is a wonderful tool for helping teenagers overcome their fears, improve their moods, and explore their feelings. But why do so many teens with social problems fail to benefit from individual therapy?
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5 Ways Group Therapy Empowers You in Relationships
by Sean Grover in the Psychology Today | Dec 08, 2017
Tired of feeling like an outsider? Group therapy can help.
Do you get anxious or fearful in intimate exchanges? Do you become controlling, irritated or combative? Do you feel letdown or unfulfilled?
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How Group Therapy Can Empty Your Basket of Troubles
by Sean Grover in Psychology Today | Sep 22, 2017
The express lane to healthier relationships and lasting happiness.
So often we feel consumed by our problems. Overcome one obstacle, another appears. Solve one dilemma, another one taps you on your shoulder.
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3 Ways Group Therapy is Better Than Individual Therapy
by Sean Grover in Psychology Today | Sep 08, 2017
Are you cycling through the same old relationship problems and making the same mistakes over and over again?
Individual therapy is ideal for helping you understand your history, fears, and insecurities.
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Group Therapy NPR Show
*Featuring AGPA Members Tony Sheppard PsyD, CGP, FAGPA and Judith Coche PhD, ABPP, CGP, LFAGPA
State of Affairs Radio Program | 2013
Is Group Therapy Effective with Drs. Tony Sheppard and Judith Coche. State of Affairs radio program, WFPL, Louisville.
Listen to full radio interview here.
Treating Mental Illness With Psychotherapy
*Featuring AGPA Member and Past President Jeffrey L. Kleinberg, PhD, CGP, DFAGPA
by Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh in the KPBS | Feb 23, 2010
Dr. Jeffrey Kleinberg discusses the changing nature of psychotherapy and the balancing act between medication and talk therapy to treating mental health issues.
Listen to full radio interview here.