Tea talk : a kind of group therapy

APSARA KATUWAL DANGOL

Daily routines of life, sometimes get too boring. Going through the same stress, no fun, talking the same person, looking at the same clock, definitely we need some change. We have piled up so many problems in our life, if it doesn't go in the trash, life goes in the trash. In this busy life, money making life, who wants to share a valuable time? There are no good options than a friend. Weekly or monthly, meeting friends or just having tea talk can act as good as group therapy and the good thing is you don't need to pay for your counselor or therapist as well if you frequently make time for your friends.

It is said sharing a problem doesn't solve the problem but will definitely make you feel lighthearted and strong enough to face the problem. Everyone is going through mental health issues and to heal yourself is not an easy task. Tea talk doesn't only boost your mind, it also helps be more productive. Even, psychologically you start to live healthier.

Actually, group therapy is conducted with several people, usually one or more therapist and clients but it is not 100 percent sure that talking to a therapist can be helpful but friends, it is easy to share everything, also not about what you think. There can be problems in life-related to stress syndrome, depression, alcohol and drug dependence, marital issues, sexual disorder and sharing these problems with friends can lead to self-growth and self-actualization.

Positive impacts of Tea Talk

One can know the strengths and knowledge of resources.
The bond between friends can increase trust between them.
Even the person who is upset in life can be re-energized.
A person becomes alert about the possibilities in life and can be goal oriented.
One can get solutions to common problems.

If you really want to be reenergized in life, Go for Tea Talk with friends as you know Arthur Wing Pinero has said: Where there's tea, there's hope. And I think, where there are friends, there is life.

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About Writer

Apsara Katuwal Dangol, is writer, educator, and psychosocial counselor. She writes articles which covers topics related to general and developmental psychology. She teaches to MA Clinical Psychology students as Developmental Psychology Mentor at Tri-Chandra College, and General Psychology at Shubhashree College of Management.

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