What is Gender-Specific Group Therapy?
?? ?? Gender-specific group therapy refers to the formation of therapy groups that include only boys or girls. The ages of the teens in the group may vary, along with the participants’ conditions. Therapists incorporate gender-specific group therapy as part of an overall treatment plan, which also includes individual and family therapy sessions. ?? ?? Gender-specific group therapy has come to form a central component of teen mental health treatment. It is now recognized as a best practice for mental-health professionals who treat adolescents. While separating teens by gender in the classroom has offered mixed results, gender-specific group therapy has consistently produced significant results in terms of sustained recovery. ?? ?? ?? Why is Gender-Specific Therapy So Successful? ?? ?? Effective therapists often view gender-specific group therapy as a critical component of a teen’s successful recovery. Participants usually show improved levels of abstinence, self-esteem, and coping skill
