How Are Self-Help Groups Different Than Group Therapy

question 58

Multiple Choice

How are self-help groups different than group therapy?

• A) Self-help groups are more expensive than group therapy.
• B) Self-help groups are not led by professional therapists while group therapy is led by a trained therapist.
• C) Self-help groups can focus on several different problems within in a group more effectively than group therapy.
• D) Self-help groups are nondirective while group therapy is directive.

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Internal Conditions

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Human Nature

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