Group therapy, a widely accepted treatment option for over 50 years, is extremely beneficial in treating trauma. Groups provide a safe, nurturing, accepting environment in which painful feelings and experiences can be shared. Groups allow people to speak the unspeakable. They encourage the reestablishment of trust, validate your experiences and provide access to information from others. They help rebuild self-esteem. Most importantly, through group therapy you discover you’re not alone. AGPA has a number of resources that can help people, including the general public, parents and clinicians, following a traumatic experience. If you can’t find what you need please contact Public Affairs Director, Diane Feirman, CAE at dfeirman@agpa.org or by calling 212-297-2143
Advances in Group Therapy Trauma Treatment, a publication which is part of the AGPA Group Therapy and Training Practice Series, contains compelling theoretical, clinical, and research advances in group trauma therapy by leading experts in the field. It is edited by Leonardo Leiderman, PsyD, ABPP, FAACP, CGP, AGPA-F, and Bonnie Buchele, PhD, ABPP, CGP, AGPA-DF. More information can be found here where you can also order the book; AGPA Members receive a 35% discount.