What Is Group Therapy?
Group therapy brings together individuals recovering from eating disorders to share experiences, challenges, and successes in a supportive setting. Guided by a licensed therapist, group therapy sessions provide accountability, encouragement, and practical coping strategies.
Group therapy helps reduce isolation — a common struggle for those with eating disorders — by fostering connection and reminding clients they are not alone in their recovery journey.
At Virtue Recovery, group therapy is integrated with individual therapy, family therapy, nutritional counseling, and holistic care for a complete treatment experience.
5 Benefits of Group Therapy for Eating Disorders
Shared Understanding
Clients connect with others who truly understand their struggles.
Reduced Isolation
Group therapy combats loneliness and shame, fostering belonging.
Peer Support & Encouragement
Clients learn from one another’s experiences and celebrate progress together.
Skill-Building in a Safe Space
Practice coping strategies, communication, and relapse prevention tools.
Improved Accountability
Group members provide mutual motivation to stay on track with recovery goals.
How Group Therapy Works at Virtue Recovery
Our Las Vegas Luxury Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
In our inpatient program, clients participate in daily group therapy alongside individual counseling and nutritional support. This immersive approach allows clients to build strong peer relationships while focusing fully on recovery.
Our Las Vegas Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Our outpatient program includes structured group therapy sessions designed to provide ongoing support and accountability.
Outpatient group therapy services include:
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Weekly CBT- and DBT-focused groups
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Relapse prevention groups
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Body image and self-esteem groups
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Peer support sessions for continued motivation
This flexible level of care allows clients to continue recovery while living at home.
Our Las Vegas Adolescent / Teen Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Teens benefit significantly from group therapy, as peer connection reduces feelings of isolation and fosters mutual encouragement. Our Adolescent Inpatient Program integrates group therapy into daily treatment.
Program highlights include:
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Developmentally appropriate peer groups
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Guided sessions addressing body image, peer pressure, and self-esteem
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Family involvement and parallel family groups
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Academic support to balance schoolwork with treatment
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Social skill-building for healthier connections outside of treatment
