Group Therapy Unpacked: Psychoeducation, Treatment & Process

Professor Peterson’s Psychology Classroom · Sep 19, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Dr. Curtis Peterson explains three group therapy modalities: psychoeducational support groups that normalize shared trauma and build community, treatment groups that use structured techniques to reduce symptoms, and process groups that allow deeper exploration of personal experiences and emotions.

Using examples like domestic violence, substance abuse, and illness-related grief, the episode highlights how each group type serves distinct purposes—emotional support, skill-building, and in-depth healing.