focuses on the techniques and methods of group work adopted in psychotherapy and focused on working with various socio-psychological pathologies. The specificity of group psychosociotherapy lies in the purposeful use of group dynamics, i.e. the entire set of relationships and interactions that arise between group members in the process of work. The choice of method and technique of group work depends on the purpose of therapeutic influence, the client’s problems, his age, personal characteristics, as well as on the tactics of the specialist and the number of clients with whom he works. The selection of participants is made depending on the goals and form of group work. Groups can be homogeneous or homogeneous (in terms of age, personal problems, nosological affiliation, social or intellectual level) and heterogeneous (heterogeneous). – Closed groups are distinguished by a constant composition of participants. The duration of its work is determined by the goals, objectives and therapeutic program.
– Open groups do not have a permanent composition of participants. Some leave as they achieve positive results and fulfill their expectations, others join the group in the process of its work and attend classes with a suitable frequency for them. Such groups can exist indefinitely for a long time (years). Open groups usually participate in less structured forms of psychotherapeutic work. Among them are music therapy, bibliotherapy, art therapy, dance psychotherapy (see Bibliotherapy). Group occupational therapy is organized by uniting persons with disabilities in order to restore not only impaired functions, but also to improve communication skills.