For group members · Cards on the back
Session check-out
A two-minute card at the end of group helps your leader see what's working and what isn't, including things that are hard to say out loud.
How it works
Why it matters
Asking clients for regular feedback lowers dropout, and practice guidelines for group therapy recommend it because a leader's judgment alone can miss problems.1
Keep in mind
If something in group felt hurtful, you can tell your leader privately, too. You don't have to wait for the card.
If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
General education, not a replacement for therapy or medical care. The Group Guide is a directory, not a clinic.
Sources: (1) Lambert and Shimokawa, Collecting client feedback, Psychotherapy, 2011. American Group Psychotherapy Association, Practice Guidelines for Group Psychotherapy, updated edition.