the "teacher in the room" assumption is simply that. an assumption and an erroneous one to boot.
in participating in group psychotherapy the individuals involved need to open up fully to reap the full benefit. some can do this, some cannot. for some people other forms of therapy are more appropriate. those who engage fully very quickly cease to perceive the supervisor as the "teacher in the room", i have observed. the group becomes a place where the troubles can be taken, where the deepest aspects can be discussed and wisdom shared.
this is not cod psychology. this is knowledge, experience and understanding.
i did see the thread in question.
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Fri 9 Oct 2009, 0:11, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

But surely if you've been through it....
... you'll know it's not just sharing, it's sharing AND human contact at the same time, and this place doesn't provide full human contact.

It's easy to say everything on here, it's a lot harder to do it in a room full of people. Eventually, you'll become a social recluse if you do that sort of thing here.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 9 Oct 2009, 0:13, Reply)