Teenagers need to belong to a group because it provides emotional security and helps them build their identity.
Participating in a therapeutic teen group creates a safe and supportive environment where teenagers can express themselves, share moments, thoughts, experiences, and feel acceptance, trust, and respect.
The group acts as a mirror and support, helping the teenager see themselves through others and discover their inner strengths.
Participating in a teen group is important for their psychosocial development. It allows teenagers to express their feelings, develop self-awareness, feel that they are not alone in the challenges they face, and gain new perspectives through the experiences of their peers.
Through dialogue and interaction, emotional and social skills, communication skills, self-confidence, stress management strategies, and the ability to handle difficult situations are enhanced.
Moreover, through the boundaries set by the group, they learn to respect others, take responsibility for their behavior, and develop self-discipline, elements that contribute to their personal maturation and social integration.
Participation in a teen group provides a safe environment for exploring personal concerns, developing social skills, and improving self-esteem. Teenagers have the opportunity to interact with peers facing similar situations, which helps them feel accepted and understood.
Additionally, through expert guidance, participants learn effective stress management strategies, ways to boost their self-confidence, and communication skills that they can apply in their interpersonal relationships. The group functions as a space for mutual support and encouragement, helping teenagers prepare for the challenges of adulthood.
Teen groups are aimed at teenagers who wish to develop social skills, enhance their self-confidence, or manage feelings of anxiety, stress, and insecurity, offering them the opportunity to find support and guidance in a friendly and safe environment.
They are particularly useful for teenagers facing difficulties in peer relationships, pressures from school or family environments, or changes such as transitioning to a new school, moving, loss, etc.
Teen groups with a common goal, such as preparation for national exams, are also very helpful in managing performance anxiety, boosting self-confidence, and achieving personal and academic goals.
They are also particularly beneficial for teenagers dealing with challenging behaviors, such as delinquency, substance use, or internet addiction, as they provide an opportunity to receive support and guidance within a structured and supportive environment.
Teen groups use a combination of modern therapeutic and psychoeducational approaches adapted to the needs and peculiarities of this age phase.
Sessions include experiential and interactive activities, such as role-playing, theatrical play, discussions, creative expression exercises (painting, writing, music), giving teenagers the opportunity to express themselves freely and process their experiences in a constructive way.
Teen groups are held at regular intervals, usually once a week, and each session lasts 60-90 minutes. The number of participants is limited to maintain the quality of interaction and create a safe and confidential environment.
The appropriately trained therapist guides the group, encouraging active participation and cooperation, while ensuring that each teenager feels comfortable to express themselves and receive the support they need.
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