Posted by fallsfall on December 10, 2003, at 6:26:43
In reply to I Asserted, posted by tabitha on December 10, 2003, at 2:38:01
Good for you. That was hard, but you brought the issue up. Now you know how some other people feel about both the issue and the way you brought it up. You would never have learned that in the "real" world. And you'll learn more next week after people have a chance to think about it.
No, you may never say exactly what you said in group to someone in the real world. But what you learn about yourself and others by doing that in group will help you learn what you *can* say and how you can make yourself understood. I also helps you know how other people think, and lets you have more empathy for them.
What you describe is exactly what group is supposed to do.
For a real live example of group processes, check out http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20031124/msgs/287090.html
I know we don't do therapy here... But notice how the thread started about one thing, but it started to go in a different direction. Then other people who weren't involved in EITHER topic can give their unbiased opinions so that everyone knows how their behavior impacts other people. Pretty interesting stuff. (I like the positive, helpful attitude in the Social thread...)
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