Finally, a positive aspect of group therapy sessions is in the area of finances. As a group leader, revenue increases and clients can save money due to the lower cost of group therapy compared to individual therapy. In 2010, Kalshoven, Hartog, and Hoogh set out to find the special characteristics a leader needs to lead an effective counseling session. According to them, the most important characteristics for an ethical leader are agreeableness and conscientiousness. In their study, even if a leader possesses these traits, the leader may require traits related to ethical standards in the counseling session. The negative aspects of group therapy are that patients do not speak during a session because they are too shy to speak in front of other people. Another reason is that people simply don't work well in group settings and benefit more in an individual setting. Third, group sessions do not have flexible times and dates. Any session organized by the consultant is mandatory and fixed. Ultimately, patients who may need additional attention for a particular need may be overlooked by the team and their problem may be overlooked and
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