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I'm currently training to facilitate group therapy for a number of mental health challenges. One of them is WRAP. Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT among others. Out of the 8 people present 7 are online and only one attending in person with myself and the co-facilitator. The on-line patients benefit positively
from the psychosocial structure of being in a ZOOM meeting with like minded peers struggling with depression and anxiety. Each of the patients look forward to these 2 hour sessions and interact well with each other. Many people are not comfortable or have no way to physically attend these meetings. For many, this is their sole opportunity to socialize with peers like themselves. Online therapy is extremely beneficial for many as it helps break down that wall of loneliness. Many might never get the help needed to move them outside the rooms they isolate in. I absolutely endorse online therapy as an alternative to no therapy. The psychosocial needs are supplemented in many, and in some, the online group meets needs they absolutely have no way of getting otherwise. I hope this helps clarify how online therapy can be beneficial. Make it an awesome day!!
Thanks for your input and suggestions.