group therapy

group ther·a·py

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [groop ther-uh-pee]
- /grup ˈθɛr ə pi/
- /ɡruːp ˈθer.ə.pi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [groop ther-uh-pee]
- /grup ˈθɛr ə pi/

Definitions of group therapy words

noun group therapy psychotherapy in which a number of patients discuss their problems together, usually under the leadership of a therapist, using shared knowledge and experiences to provide constructive feedback about maladaptive behavior. 1
noun group therapy group psychotherapy 1
uncountable noun group therapy Group therapy is a form of psychiatric treatment in which a group of people discuss their problems with each other. 0
noun group therapy the simultaneous treatment of a number of individuals who are members of a natural group or who are brought together to share their problems in group discussion 0
noun group therapy a form of treatment for a group of patients with similar emotional problems or disorders, as by group discussions moderated by a therapist 0

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Origin of group therapy

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Group therapy

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group therapy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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